Minutes of the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University. 2003, Volume No. 190

Stephen F. Austin
State University
Minutes of the
Board of Regents
Nacogdoches, Texas
April 22,2003
Volume 190
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
03-18 Suspension of Board Rules to Move Election of
Officers to the End of the Meeting 1
03-19 Approval of January 28, 2003 and April 17, 2003 Minutes 1
03-20 Election of University President... „... 1
03-21 Election of General Counsel 1
03-22 Election of Director of Audit Services 1
03-23 Personnel 1
A. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 2002-2003 2
B. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 2003-2004 2
C. Changes of Status 3
D. Promotions 4
E. Tenure 5
F. Regents Professorships for 2003-2004 5
G. Faculty Development Leaves for 2003-2004 5
03-24 Academic and Student Affairs 6
A. Faculty Workload Report for Spring 2003 6
B. Curriculum 6
C. Underenrolled Classes 6
D. Approval to Offer Graduate Majors in School Mathematics 6
E. Approval to Offer Graduate Major in Athletic Training 6
F. Graduate Student Application Fee: Change Form 6
G. Approval to Offer Secondary Education ITV Course 6
03-25 Memorandum of Understanding Between SFA and Tyler Junior College
for Seamless BS in Animal Science 6
03-26 Financial Affairs.. 6
A.Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Adjustments 7
B. Fiscal Year 2003 Summer Budget 7
C. Approval for Purchase Over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - Alto
Watershed Project) 7
D. Approval for Purchase Over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - GIS Lab) 7
E. Approval for Purchase Over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - Wood
Science Lab) 7
F. Vending Contract with Accent Food Services 7
03-27 Buildings and Grounds 7
A. Telecommunications Switch - NEC selected as vendor 7
B. Housing HVAC - Halls 7, 10, 13 7
C. Coliseum HVAC - Replace Cooling Tower & Chillers 8
D.Internet Service Contract with Verio : 8
E. Equine Center Construction 8
F. University Center Expansion & Renovation 8
03-28 University Policies and Procedures 8
03-29 Election of Board Officers , 8
03-30 Resolution to Recognize Persons Assisting in the Columbia
Shuttle Disaster 9
Reports 9
A. Faculty Senate
B. Student Government Association
C. President
Appendix No. 1 - Curriculum Changes 10
Appendix No. 2 -Underenrolled Classes 18
Appendix No. 3 - Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Adjustments 20
Appendix No. 4 - Budget Changes 21
Appendix No. 5 - Resolution Authorizing a Request for Financing for
University Center 22
Appendix No. 6 - Policy Revisions 23
A-19 Final Examinations PI
A-44 Transfer Admission P2
A-45 Transfer Credits P3
A-46 Underenrolled Classes P5
A-50 Concurrent Enrollment P7
A-56 Grants & Contracts Administration P8
A-57 Texas Academic Skills Program P9
B-24 Property Transfer and Disposal P14
C-45 Professional and Consultant Services P18
D-24 Parking and Traffic Regulations P25
E-19 Employment of Persons with Criminal History P42
F-5 Building Security/Special Events P43
F-25 Stone Fort Museum Collections P44
D-20a New: Intellectual Property Rights for Distance EducationP51
B-34 New: Property Liability P57
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
APRIL 22, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 9:12 a.m. by Chair Mike Enoch. Board members
present in Room 307: Penny Butler, Kenneth James, Mike Enoch, Gary Lopez, Susan
Roberds, Lyn Stevens, Mike Wilhite and Fred Wulf. Margarita de la Garza Grahm joined
the meeting at 9:25. Absent: none..
Others present in Board Room 307: Tito Guerrero, Jerry Holbert, Miles McCall, Baker
Pattillo, Roland Smith, Marlin Young, Yvette Clark, and other SFA administrators, staff,
and visitors.
Executive Session was announced at 9:15, and the Board returned to Open Session at 1:35.
03-18
Upon motion of Regent Lopez, seconded by Regent Stevens, with Regents Butler, James,
Lopez, Roberds, Stevens, Wilhite and Wulf voting aye, it was ordered that the Board
suspend its rules, and move the election of officers to the end of the meeting.
03-19
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Wulf, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the minutes of January 28, 2003 and April 17, 2003 be approved.
03-20
Upon motion of Regent Wilhite, seconded by Regent Lopez, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that Dr. Tito Guerrero be elected President, at a salary to be determined
when the budget process is completed.
03-21
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Lopez, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that Yvette Clark be elected General Counsel, at a salary to be
determined when the budget process is completed.
03-22
Upon motion of Regent Lopez, seconded by Regent Butler, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that Steve McGee, at a salary to be determined when the budget process is
completed.
03-23
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Wulf, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the following Personnel items be approved.
A. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 2002-2003
1. Academic Affairs
Dr. Mary Cullinan, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and
Professor of English, at a salary of $135,000 for twelve months, effective July 1,
2003. Tenure for the faculty appointment is also awarded.
2. College of Education
Dr. John E. Jacobson, Dean of the College of Education and Professor of
Elementary Education, at a salary of $110,000 for twelve months, effective July 1,
2003. Tenure for the faculty appointment is also awarded.
3. Forestry
Dr. Theresa G. Coble, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of Minnesota), at a
salary of $42,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective January 1, 2003.
4. Political Science
Dr. Newton Gaskill, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of Texas-Austin), at
a salary of $37,107 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective January 1,
2003.
5. Athletics
Mr. Justin Gilbert, Assistant Volleyball Coach and Instructor of Kinesiology, at a
salary of $33,048 for 10.5 months, effective January 13, 2003.
B. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 2003-2004
1. Biology
Mr. Benjamin Pratt, Assistant Professor, M.S. (Iowa State University), at a
salary of $39,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September 1,
2003, contingent upon completion of doctorate by September 1, 2003.
2. Chemistry
Dr. Michael A. Janusa, Chair and Professor, Ph.D. (Louisiana State University),
at a salary of $81,000 for 100 percent time for eleven months, effective September
1, 2003. Tenure is awarded with this appointment.
3. Economics /Finance
Mr. Mark A. Thompson, Assistant Professor, M.A. (Texas Tech University), at
a salary of $56,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September 1,
2003, contingent upon completion of doctorate by May, 2003.
4. English/Philosophy
Mr. Norjuan Q. Austin, Assistant Professor, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State
University), at a salary of $36,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective
August 31, 2003, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31, 2003.
Dr. Michael W. Given, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Southern Illinois University),
at a salary of $36,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September
1,2003.
Mr. Kenneth L. Untiedt, Assistant Professor, M.A. (Texas Tech University), at a
salary of $36,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September 1,
2003, contingent upon completion of doctorate by September 30, 2003.
5. Management
Mr. Larry Chasteen, Assistant Professor, M.A. (University of Texas-Dallas), at a
salary of $63,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September 1,
2003, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31, 2003.
6. Political Science
Dr. Hans J. Hacker, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Ohio State University), at a
salary of $36,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September 1,
2003.
C. Changes of Status
1. Academic Affairs
Dr. Marlin Young, from Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and
Professor of Business at a salary of $116,000 for 100% time for twelve months,
to Interim Associate Provost and Professor of Business at a salary of $116,000
for 100% time for twelve months, effective July 1, 2003.
2. Accounting
Dr. Treba A. Marsh, from Associate Professor and Interim Chair at a salary of
$83,411 for 100 percent time for eleven months, to Associate Professor and Chair
at a salary of $91,772 for 100 percent time for eleven months.
3. Criminal Justice
Dr. Ron Robinson rescinded his request for retirement and modified employment
which was approved at the October 17, 2002 meeting, and will remain as
Associate Professor.
4. Secondary Education
Dr. Fred M. Zachary, from Associate Professor at a salary of $52,000 for 100
percent time for nine months, to Associate Professor and Interim Chair at a salary
of $58,000 for 100 percent time for the Spring semester, 2003.
5. Political Science and Geography
Dr. Ron Claunch, from Professor and Interim Chair at a salary of $80,756 for 100
percent time for eleven months, to Professor and Chair at a salary of $80,756 for
100 percent time for eleven months.
6. Human Services
Mr. William Henry Bryan, from Professor at a salary of $56,832 for 100 percent
time for nine months, to Professor and Interim Chair, with a $2,000 added stipend
beyond his summer budgeted position, for 100 percent time for two months
effective June 1,2003.
D. Promotions were granted, effective fall semester, 2003.
To Assistant Professor:
Dr. Vikki Boatman Elementary Education
Dr. Mary Nelle Brunson Elementary Education
Mr. Scott Harris* Music
* Contingent upon completion of doctorate by September 1, 2003
To Associate Professor:
Dr. Ellen Csikai Social Work
Dr. Al Greule Communication
Dr. Martha Sullivan Criminal Justice
Ms. Leisha Bridwell Human Sciences
Dr. Wynter Chauvin Elementary Education
Dr. Brenda Marques Human Sciences
Dr. Sheryl Wittenbach Human Sciences
Dr. Nancy Wisely Sociology
Dr. Brent Burt Biology
Dr. Stephen Wagner Biology
To Professor:
Dr. Elton Scifres Management
Dr. Charlene Crocker Secondary Education
Dr. Karen Mayo Secondary Education
Dr. Kenneth Farrish Forestry
Dr. Hans Williams Forestry
Dr. Lauren Scharff Psychology
To Professor Emeritus
Dr. Paul Risk Forestry
Dr. Carl Davis History
Dr. James Speer Psychology
Dr. Jacob Seaton Chemistry
E. Tenure was awarded to the following individuals, effective September 1, 2003.
Dr. Ellen Csikai Social Work
Dr. Michael Stroup Economics & Finance
Dr. Carol Abel Elementary Education
Dr. Vikki Boatman Elementary Education
Dr. Mary Nell Brunson Elementary Education
Dr. Charlene Crocker Secondary Education
Dr. Karen Mayo Secondary Education
Dr. Michael F. Moode Kinesiology
Dr. Diane Boyd Schultz Music
Dr. Kirsten Nelson Music
Ms. Anita D. Powell Art
Dr. Art Sementelli Political Science
Dr. Michael Walker Psychology
F. Regents Professorships for Academic Year 2003-2004
Dr. M. K. (Suzy) Weems Human Sciences
Mr. Charles D. Jones Art
G. Faculty Development Leaves for 2003-2004
Fall 2003:
Ms. Sharron Graves Accounting
Spring 2004
Ms. Sharron Graves Accounting
Dr. Robert Strader Computer Science
03-24
Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Butler, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the following Academic and Student Affairs items be approved.
A. The Faculty Workload Report for Spring 2003 was approved.
B. Undergraduate and graduate curriculum changes listed in Appendix No. 1 were
approved.
C. Spring 2003 Underenrolled Class list was approved.
D. Approval to Offer Graduate Majors in School Mathematics - The College of Sciences and
Mathematics was authorized to submit a proposal to the Coordinating Board requesting
approval to offer School Mathematics: Middle Level and School Mathematics: Secondary
Level as graduate majors.
E. Graduate Major in Athletic Training - The College of Education was authorized to offer a
Graduate Major in Athletic Training. The proposal will be forwarded to the Coordinating
Board for review and approval.
F. Graduate Student Application Fee: Change Form - Approval was given to charge a $25.00
Graduate Student Application Fee for the following programs: Accounting, Art, Biology,
Biotechnology, Communication, Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, Elementary
Education, Environmental Science, History, Music, MBA, and Psychology. Half of the fee
will be distributed to graduate programs, and half to the Graduate School to cover the cost of
application processing and review.
H. Secondary Education ITV Course - The Board authorized Stephen F. Austin to teach
a Secondary Education Interactive Video course in Summer II, 2003, which will
benefit SFA students who are working on their Masters degree in Educational
Leadership, specifically the principal preparation program.
03-25
Upon motion of Regent Wilhite, seconded by Regent Butler, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that approval be given for the Memorandum of Understanding Between
SFA and Tyler Junior College to offer a seamless B.S. degree in Animal Science. TJC will
offer lower level courses in the agriculture core and general education courses. All upper
level courses, including at least 12 hours of the minor in General Business will be
delivered by SFA. A minimum of 42 hours must be delivered by SFA with 36 of those
hours being advanced.
03-26
Upon motion of Regent James, seconded by Regent Stevens, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the following Financial Affairs items be approved.
A. Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Adjustments - Changes to the Fiscal Year 2003 Operating
Budget were authorized as shown in Appendix No. 3.
B. Fiscal Year 2003 Summer Budget - Faculty and staff salaries and benefits included in
the annual budget were increased by $378,828 to provide funding for the education
and general portion of the 2003 summer budget, and the total summer budget of
$3,972,647 was approved as presented.
C. Purchase over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - Alto Watershed Project) -
Expenditure of a maximum of $105,600 was approved to test water samples from the
Alto Watershed Project. Sources of funding are the Center for Applied Studies in
Forestry, the Forest Research Institute, and the Alto Watershed Project.
D. Purchase Over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) Labs - Expenditure of $75,000 from FY 2004 funds was approved for the
purchase of 25 new PC's and one server. The sources of funding are Instructional
Capital and T.L.L. Temple Gift accounts.
E. Purchase Over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - Wood Science Lab) - Expenditure of
$80,000 was approved to purchase a large capacity (20-foot) wood-testing machine.
Source of funding is the T.L.L. Temple Gift account.
F. Vending Contract - the University was authorized to contract the food vending
program and the President was authorized to sign a five-year contract with Accent
Food Services which will guarantee a minimum of $33,000 per year or 15% of gross
sales, whichever is higher. In addition to the minimum guarantee the company will
purchase the existing vending machines for a sum of $77,000.
03-27
Upon motion of Regent Wilhite, seconded by Regent Lopez, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the following Buildings and Grounds items be approved.
A. Telecommunications Switch - The Board ratified selection of NEC as vendor for the
new telecommunications switch. The expected purchase and five-year maintenance
cost is not to exceed $2,197,000. The source of funds is the tuition revenue bond
issue approved by the Board on June 18, 2002.
B. Housing HVAC - The University was authorized to replace the HVAC systems in
Hall 7 (Todd - $89,000) and chillers in Hall 10 ($80,800) at a cost not to exceed
$169,800 and the President was authorized to sign purchase orders and contracts
necessary to complete the procurement. The physical plant will serve as general
contractor for the project. Funds are included in the fiscal year 2003 budget.
Replacement for chillers for Hall 13 (Wilson) will be included in the fiscal year 2004
budget request ($90,000).
C. Coliseum HVAC - The University was authorized to replace the Coliseum cooling
tower and chillers at a cost not to exceed $120,000 and the President was authorized
to sign purchase orders and contracts necessary to complete the project. Source of
funds for this portion of the project is the auxiliary fund balance.
D. Internet Service Contract - The SFA-Verio internet service contract was approved for 100
megabit-per-second bandwidth at a cost not to exceed $ 10,783 per month ($129,396 per
year) and the President was authorized to sign purchase orders and contracts necessary to
complete the procurement. Funds for this project were authorized in the FY 2003
Telecommunications and Networking budget.
E. Equine Center - The University was authorized to proceed with construction of the facility at
a cost not to exceed $450,000. Funding sources are budgeted HEAF ($197,000), a portion of
the proceeds from sale of the Dairy Farm ($80,000), and designated fund balance ($173,000).
Project initiation is subject to certification of funds availability.
F. University Center - The University was authorized to seek Coordinating Board approval for
the renovation and expansion of the University Center. Combined cost of the renovation and
90,000 sq. ft. expansion is estimated at $27,386,000. The Board of Regents approved the
Resolution Authorizing a Request for Financing (Appendix No. 5) to permit the University
to begin work with the Texas Public Finance Authority for purposes of issuing bonds to fund
the project. Funds expended to the project may be attributed to future issued bonds on the
project.
03-28
Upon motion of Regent Wulf, seconded by Regent de la Garza-Grahm, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the policy revisions shown as Appendix No. 6 be
approved, and that all references to "Vice President for Academic Affairs" be amended to
"Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs."
03-29
The Nominating Committee recommended that the Board decide between Kenneth James
and Mike Wilhite, as Chair and Vice Chair, and appoint Lyn Stevens as Secretary. A
motion by Regent Wulf to elect Wilhite as Chair, James as Vice Chair and Stevens as
secretary died for lack of a second. Regent Stevens then made a motion that the Board
elect James as Chair, Wilhite as Vice Chair and Stevens as Secretary, at which time
Wilhite asked that his name be removed from consideration as Vice Chair. On a third
motion, made by Regent Stevens and seconded by Gary Lopez, with Regents Butler,
James, Lopez, Roberds, and Stevens voting aye, the Board elected Kenneth James as
Chair, Lyn Stevens as Vice Chair and Fred Wulf as Secretary. (Regent de la Garza-Grahm
was not present in the room at the time of the vote; Regents Wilhite and Wulf did not
vote.)
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03-30
Upon motion of Regent Stevens, seconded by Regent Roberds, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that a Board resolution be prepared to recognize those persons
involved in the Columbia Shuttle Disaster.
REPORTS
A. Faculty Senate
1. Recent actions by the Senate.
2. Pending Senate business.
3. Selection of the VPAA.
B. Student Government Association
1. UC Expansion
2. Student Experience Task Force Report
3. Farewell
C. President
1. Legislative Session/Governmental Relations
2. Strategic Planning Effort
3. Coordinating Board Meeting (April 24, 2003)
4. Pizza with the President (April 29, 2003)
5. Texas Lyceum Meeting (May 2 & 3, 2003)
6. Faculty/Staff Picnic (May 8, 2003)
7. Spring Commencement (May 10,2003)
8. Boynton Presidential Home Dedication (May 11, 2003)
9. Meeting of the Board of Regents in July
10. Answer Questions from Members of the Board of Regents
Meeting adjourned at 2:42 p.m.
Appendix No. 1
ourse
lumber
1TC 401
NV348
OR 255
OR 255L
MS 450
MS 475
NG335
NG443
IS 321
A 091
A 092
UNDERGRADUATE
NEW COURSE PROPOSALS SPRING 2003
Course Title
JS 314 Private Security Operations
Theory Review
Natural Resource Policy
Forest Wildlife Management
Forest Wildlife Management Lab
Seminar in American Studies
Independent Study
Intro to Media and Visual Studies
Intro to Literacy Studies
Non-Western World History
Beginning ESL Comp/Grammar
Beginning ESL Oral Skills
Proposed Action Detail
New Course
New Course
New Course
New-Replace FOR 350
New-Replace FOR 350L
New Course
New- Course
New- Course
New Course
New-Replace HIS 251
New Course
New Coun
Beginning ESL Read/Vocab New Coun
A 094 Beginning ESL Listening New Coun
Intermediate ESL Comp/Grammar New Coun
A 096
A 097
Intermediate ESL Oral Skills New Cours
A 098
A211
Intermediate ESL Read/Vocab
Intermediate ESL Listening
New Course
New Course
Intermediate Language Course 1 New Cours
1
A 420
Intermediate Language Course II New Cours
applied Spanish Linguistics New Course
IS 300
C413
Intro to LAS
New-Replace LAS 250
Campaigns and Elections New Course
O250 Economic Botany New Course
Special Topics in Biology New Course
O 472L
}R215
Special Topics in Biology Lab New Course
Principles in Electrical Engineering New Course
ifR 215L Principles in Electrical Engineering Lab New Course
IT 215 Turfgrass Management I New Coun
Landscape Installation New Course
IT 247L Landscape Installation New Coun
Turfgrass Management II New Course
Turfgrass Management II Lab New Cours
S433
S440
Intro to Agricultural Data Analysis New Course
Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding New Course
400 Ipp of Human Development New Cours
Foundations of Dane New Course
.N228
,N380
Topics in World Dance New Course
Dance Company New Course
403L Integrating Middle Grade Learning Lab New Course
,G 422L
,G 423L
Science in the Middle Grades Lab New Course
Social Studies in the Middle Grades Lab New Cours
,G 424L Mathematics in the Middle Grades T .ah New Course
10
UNDERGRADUATE
COURSE CHANGE PROPOSALS SPRING 2003
Course
Number
Course Title Proposed Action Detail
GBU 330
GBU 335
Personal Law Change Description
Personal Law Change Desccrniopttii on
ART 390 Exploring Art Scope & Sequence Change Title
' 395
ART 395L
Art Development I Change Title
Art Development I lab Change Title
ART 490 Art Development II Change Title
aAiRvTi 499
MHL 354
Art Development III Change Title
Music for Children II Change Description
MHL 355
224
Music for Children Change Description
ENV
ENV 224L
Intro Spatial Science Change Title
Intro Spatial Science Lab Change Title
FOR 111
FOR 151
Intro to Forestry Change hrs from 2 to 3
Intro Outdoor Recreation Change hrs from 2 to 3
FOR 152 Intro Wildlife Management Change hrs from 2 to 3
FOR 224
FOR 348
Intro Spatial Science Change Title
Natural Resource Policy Change hrs from 2 to 3
PSC 306 Political Parties & Interest Groups Change-Replace LAS 250
PSC 412
PSC 447
Public Opinion & Amer Democracy Change-Dividing Course
The U.S. Congress Change name & descrip.
PSC 448 The American Presidency Change name & descrip
BIO 404
BIO 404L
Plant Physiology Change hrs from 2 to 3
Plant Physiology Lab No change
MTH 127 Intro to Math for Elementary Education Change Prerequisites
MTH 128
AEC 442
Intermediate Math for Elementary Education Change Prerequisites
Natural Resources Economics Change Description
ANS201 Basic Horsemanship Change Description
DAN 105
ECH331
Fundamental Tech & Prin of Tap Dance Change hrs from 1 to 2
Child-Centered Environments Change desc, & prereq
ECH 432 Prof Roles & Responsibilities Change desc, prereq, cr hr
MLG 400
MLG401
Case Studies of Mid Level Students Change Prefix
Mid Level Learning Community Change Prefix
MLG401L Mid Level Learning Community Lab Change Prefix
MLG 402
MLG 402L
Creating Learner Centered Middle Schools Change Prefix
Creating Learner Centered Middle Schools Lab Hhange Prefix
MLG 403 Integrating Middle Grade Learning Change Prefix
MLG 422
MLG 423
Science in the Middle Grades Change Prefix
Social Studies in the Middle Grades Ihange Prefix
MLG 424 Mathematics in the Middle Grades Change Prefix
SED 370
SED371
Introduction to Pedagogy Change Description
Designing Learner-Centered Curriculum Change Description
SED 372
SED 450
Reading & Information Literacy Change Description
lassroom Mgmt and Professional Expectations Change Description
ED 460 Learner-Centered Instruction & Assessment Change Description
11
UNDERGRADUATE
COURSE DELETIONS SPRING 2003
Course
Number
Course Title Proposed Action Detail
FOR 350 Forest Wildlife Management
Forest Wildlife Management
Delete
)R 350L
IC412
Delete
Political Parties Delete
12
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSALS
SPRING, 2003
New Courses
Course
BIO 512
BIO 523
BIO 532L
BIO 524
BIO 524L
BIO 532
BIO 533
BIO 533L
BIO 535
BIO 535L
BIO 536
BIO 536L
BIO 537
BIO 537L
BIO 538
BIO 538L
BIO 545
BIO 549
BIO 549L
BIO 550
BIO 550L
BTC 503
BTC 503L
Title
Field Biology
Advanced Plant Physiology
Plant Physiology Lab
Adv. Studies in Plant Pathology
Adv. Studies in Plant Pathology Lab
Adv. Molecular Biology
Advanced Ornithology
Advanced Ornithology Lab
Graduate Plant Systematics
Graduate Plant Systematics Lab
Advanced Mammalogy
Advanced Mammalogy Lab
Advanced Herpetology
Advanced Herpetology Lab
Advanced Ichthyology
Advanced Ichthyology Lab
Advanced Developmental Biology
Advanced Histology
Advanced Histology Lab
Advanced Limnology
Advanced Limnology Lab
Introduction to Biotechnology
Introduction to Biotechnology Lab
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
Biology
BTEK
BTEK
Notes
Six-hour course. Five-week summer field experience
Four-hour course. Cross-listed with BIO 404G
Co-requisite with BIO 523
Four-hour course. Cross-listed with BIO 424
Co-requisite with BIO 524
Cross-listed with BIO 431
Cross-listed with BIO 433. Replaces BIO 433G
Co-requisite with BIO 533
Cross-listed with BIO 435. Replaces BIO 435G
Co-requisite with BIO 535
Cross-listed with BIO436. Replaces BIO436G
Co-requisite with BIO 536
Cross-listed with BIO 437. Replaces BIO 437G
Co-requisite with BIO 537
Cross-listed with BIO 438. Replaces BIO 438G
Co-requisite with BIO 538
Cross-listed with BIO 445. Replaces BIO 445G
Cross-listed with BIO 449. Replaces BIO 449G
Co-requisite with BIO 549
Cross-listed with BIO 450. Replaces BIO 450G
Co-requisite with BIO 550
Formerly CHE 503
Co-requisite with BTC 503
2/26/03
BTC 555
BTC 555L
BTC 557
BTC 557L
BTC 558
BTC 558L
BTC 559
BTC 559L
BTC 560
BTC 560L
BTC 561
BTC561L
BTC 562
BTC 562L
BTC 563
BTC 563L
BTC 575
BTC 589
BTC 590
CJS513
CJS514
CJS 520
CJS531
ENG 570
EPS 500
ILA 500
ILA501
KIN 510
KIN512
KIN 521
KIN 522
Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Proteins and Nucleic Acids Lab
Advanced Metabolism
Advanced Metabolism Lab
Biophysical Chemistry
Biophysical Chemistry Lab
Advanced Biotechniques
Advanced Biotechniques Lab
Advanced Biochemistry
Advanced Biochemistry Lab
Biotechnology 1
Biotechnology I Lab
Biotechnology II
Biotechnology II Lab
Molecular Biochemistry
Molecular Biochemistry Lab
Advanced Graduate Studies
Thesis Research
Thesis Writing
Legal Research
Appeals and Briefs
Criminal Justice Planning
Penology
Rhetoric and Composition Theory
Educ. Applications of Human Dev.
Adv ESL Speaking and Listening
Advanced ESL
Medical Terminology
Protective Methods in Ath. Trng.
Athletic Training Clinical I
Athletic Training Clinical II
BTEK
BTEK
BTHK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
BTEK
MIS & MPA
MIS & MPA
MIS & MPA
MIS & MPA
English
Certification
All
All
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Formerly CHE 555
Co-requisite with BTC 555
Formerly CHE 557
Co-requisite with BTC 557
Formerly CHE 558
Co-requisite with BTC 558
Formerly CHE 559
Co-requisite with BTC 559
Formerly CHE 560
Co-requisite with BTC 560
Formerly CHE 561
Co-requisite with BTC 561
Formerly CHE 562
Co-requisite with BTC 562
Formerly CHE 563
Co-requisite with BTC 563
Allows independent study in biotechnology
Thesis research in biotechnology
Thesis writing in biotechnology
Cross-listed with CJS 413. Replaces CJS 413G
Cross-listed with CJS 414. Replaces CJS 414G
Cross-listed with CJS 420. Replaces CJS 420G
Cross-listed with CJS 431. Replaces CJS 431G
Adds new content to curriculum
Addresses state standards for teacher certification
For international graduate students. Does not count toward a degree
For international graduate students. Does not count toward a degree
For new major in Athletic Training
For new major in Athletic Training
For new major in Athletic Training
For new major in Athletic Training
2/26/03
KIN531L
KIN532L
KIN533L
KIN 536
KIN 536L
KIN 541
KIN 542
KIN 551
KIN 554
KIN 570
KIN 574
MTC 561
MTC 562
MTC 563
MTE 562
MTE 565
MTE 566
MTE 567
MTE 568
MTE 570
MTE 572
MTE 574
PLS 540
PSY 523
PSY 524
-PSY 526
PSY 527
SOC 500
SOC 502
SOC 550
SOC 551
Therapeutic Modalities Lab
Eval. Tech. of the Lower Extremity Lab
Eval. Tech. of the Upper Extremity Lab
Therapeutic Exercise
Therapeutic Exercise Lab
Athletic Training Clinical III
Athletic Training Clinical IV
Athletic Training Clinical V
Introduction to Athletic Training
General Medical Conditions
Advanced Athletic Training
Advanced Analysis
Theory Pedagogy
Scoring and Arranging
Probability and Statistical Reasoning
Precalculus Mathematics
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus
Topics in Advanced Calculus
Logic and Proof
Geometry Past and Present
Survey of Mathematics I
Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding
Advanced General Psychology
Advanced Applied Psychology
Teaching Practicum
Advising/Technology
Contemporary Social Thought
Contemporary Social Issues
Seminar in Social Research
Sociological Inquiry
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Ath. Trng.
Music
Music
Music
Math Teh
Math Teh
Math Teh
Math Teh
Math Teh
Math Teh
Math Teh
Math Teh
Agriculture
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Adds laboratory requirement for KIN 531
Adds laboratory requirement for KIN 532
Adds laboratory requirement for KIN 533
For new major in Athletic Training
For new major in Athletic Training
For new major in Athletic Training
For new major in Athletic Training
For new major in Athletic Training
For new major in Athletic Training
For new major in Athletic Training
For new major in Athletic Training
Adds 2-hour course to core requirements
Adds 2-hour option to core requirements
Adds 2-hour option to core requirements
For secondary certification in mathematics teaching
For secondary certification in mathematics teaching
For secondary certification in mathematics teaching
For secondary certification in mathematics teaching
For secondary certification in mathematics teaching
For secondary certification in mathematics teaching
For secondary certification in mathematics teaching
For secondary certification in mathematics teaching
Cross-listed with PLS 440
New emphasis in teaching psychology
New emphasis in teaching psychology
New emphasis in teaching psychology
New emphasis in teaching psychology
To add new minor in Sociology
To add new minor in Sociology
To add new minor in Sociology
To add new minor in Sociology
2/26/03
SOC 563 Sociology of the Family
SOC 578 Seminar in Sociology
Course Changes
Psychology To add new minor in Sociology
Psychology To add new minor in Sociology
Course
CHE 503
CHE 557
CHE 558
CHE 559
CHE 560
CHE 561
CHE 562
CHE 563
ENG 521
ENG 526
ENG 530
ENG 532
ENG 542
ENG 580
ENG 581
KIN 530
KIN 531
KIN 532
KIN 533
KIN 534
MKT513
MTC 526
MTC 527
PSY 525
Title
Introduction to Biotechnology
Advanced Metabolism
Biophysical Chemistry
Advanced Biotechniques
Advanced Biochemistry
Biotechnology I
Biotechnology II
Molecular Biochemistry
Comparative Literature
Psycholinguistics: Language Acq.
Major Authors
American Literary Types and Modes
Special Topics in Linguistics
Teaching 1st-Year Composition
Practicum Teaching 132
Seminar in Athletic Training
Therapeutic Modalities
Evaluation Techniques of the Lower Ext.
Eval. Tech. of the Upper Extremity
Management Strategies in Ath. Tmg.
Marketing Management
Stylistic Analysis
Composition
Teaching of Psychology
Notes
No longer needed in Chemistry
No longer needed in Chemistry
No longer needed in Chemistry
No longer needed in Chemistry
No longer needed in Chemistry
No longer needed in Chemistry
No longer needed in Chemistry
No longer needed in Chemistry
Change in title, description, broadens course
Course now taught in Elementary Ed.
Change in title, description, content
No longer needed in curriculum
New title, description, content
New title, description, content
New title, description, content, credit
Change in course description, content
New title, description, content
New title, description, content
New title, description, content
New title, description, content
Change in prerequisites
Change credit hours and description
Change in course description
Change in credits from 2 to 3
2/26/03
SED521
SED 522
SED 523
SED 525
Learning Theory and Pedagogy Sec. Ed.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assess. Sec. Ed.
Responding to Ethical and Legal Issues Sec. Ed.
Classroom Management and Prof. Resp. Sec. Ed.
Revision
Revision
Revision
Revision
Change in title, description, focus
Change in title, description, focus
Change in title, description, focus
Change in title, description, focus
2/26/03
DEFINITION OF UNDER-ENROLLED UNDERGRADUATE CLASS: *
ANY ORGAN.ZED CLASS V*TH LESS THAN TEN STUDENTS UNLESS THE CLASS . CROSS-USTED V«TH ANOTHER ORGANIZED CUSS AND THE COMB.NED CUSSES EQUAL TEN OR MORE
DEFINITION OF UNDER-ENROLLED GRADUATE CLASS:
ANY ORGANIZED CUSS WTH LESS THAN FIVE STUDENTS UNLESS THE CUSS ,S CROSS-USTED TO ANOTHER ORGANIZED CUSS AND THE COMB.NED CUSSES EQUAL M OR MORE
ANY ORGAN.ZED CUSS MK BOTH GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED SHORT UNLESS TEN STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED.
NUMBER CREDI
DEPT. COURSE SECTIOf
CJS 350 001
COM 405 001
CSC321 001
CSC426 001
CSC513OO1
ICSC 555 001
AGR480 501
AGR 580 501
HRT 326 001
HRT 326L020
ELE 302 004
HMS 333 201
HMS 353 301
HMS 405 201
SED 371 001
THR 360 001
THR480 001
ENG 099 070
RDG 098 070
ILA315 070
oo
ENROLLED HOU HOURS DAYS / TIME / BUILDING / ROOM / INSTRUCTION TYPE
27
21
27
24
12
12
15
MW 1:00-2:15PM
Mueller P
W 12:00-12:50PM BO 209 LEC
MWF 10:00-10:50AM BU 343 LEC
MWF 11:00-11:50 AM BU 121 LEC
MW 3:30-4:45PM BU 121 LEC
TR 3:05-4:20PM BU 121 LEC
TBA AG 115 LEC
FACULTY
NAME
Patterson K
Grout J
Pickard M
pickard M
Strader R
18
9
27
TBA AG 115 LEC
T 1:00-2:50PM AG 116 LEC
Stiff C
Stiff C
Younts E
R 0100PM 0250PM AG 116
■ wui i io i_
INTERINSTITUTIONAL
27
W 4:15-6:45PM ED 468 SEM
INTERINSTITUTIONAL
INTERINSTITUTIONAL
TR 0225PM 0340PM ED 463 SEM
TR 8:00-9:15AM M 170 LEC
16
24
M 12:00-12:50PM FA 303 LEC
TBA FA 113 LEC
Younts E
Sowards A
Nykiel-Herbert
Utley B
Ramirez L
TR 1050AM 1205PM F 176 LEC
15 MWF 1100AM 1150AM F 171 LEC
MWF 1100AM 1150AM F 171 LEC
Bacarisse A
Parsons S
Siska C
Paul-Urena J
JUSTIFICATION FOR TEACHING
UNDER-ENROLLED COURSE
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE
New venture in web based teaching
New venture in web based teaching
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE/GRADUATING SENIORS
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE/GRADUATING SENIORS
SUPPORTS NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
PART OF FCS ALLIANCE
>ART OF FCS ALLIANCE
'ART OF FCS ALLIANCE
:NROLLMENT DROPPED BELOW 10 LATE ON 1 2TH DAY
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE/GRADUATING SENIORS
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE ~
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE
;PECIAL SECTION FOR INT'L STUDENTS/TASP REQUIRED
IPECIAL SECTION FOR INT'L STUDENTS/TASP REQUIRED
IPECIAL SECTION FOR INT'L STUDENTS/TASP REQUIRED
DATE. .APPROVAL.
PAGE 1
DEFINITION OF UNDER-ENROLLED UNDERGRADUATE CLASS:
ANY ORGA.ZED CLASS WITH LESS THAN TEN STUDENTS UNLESS THE CLASS ,S CROSS-USTED W.TH ANOTHER ORGANS CSS AND THE COMB.NED OASSES EQUAL TEN OR MORE
DEFINITION OF UNDER-ENROLLED GRADUATE CLASS:
ANY ORGANIZED CUSS WITH LESS THAN *VE STUDENTS UNLESS THE CLASS ,S CROSSED M ANOTHER ORGAN.ZED CLASS AND THE COMB.NED OASSES EQUAL M OR MORE
ANY ORGAN.ZED CLASS WITH BOTH GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS W.LL BE CONSIDERED SHORT UNLESS TEN STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED.
NUMBER FUNDED
DEPT. COURSE SECTION
ILA 112 070
ILA315 070
BIO 408 001
GOL 242 001
PHY 242 001
PHY 242L020
3HY511 001
ENROLLED
1
8
4
CREDI
HOUR
TOTAL HOURS GENERATED IN SHORT CLASSES
**SHORT CLASSES AS A % OF TOTAL HOURS
^ESTIMATED TOTAL HOURS SPRING '03 j
HOURS
JUSTIFICATION FOR TEACHING
28
27
24
8
16
DAYS / TIME / BUILDING / ROOM / INSTRUCTION TYPE
TR 9:25-10:40AM F 171 I FP
MWF 11:00-11:50AM F 171 LEC
TR 9:25-10:40AM S 228 LEC
MWF 9:00-9:50AM S 333 LEC
MWF 11:00-11:50AM S 323 LEC
Paul-Urena J
Stewart R
M 1:OO-3:5OPM S 321 LAB
MW 10:00-11:40AM S 326 LEC
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE
ESTIMATE FROM OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
UNDER-ENROLLED COURSE
NEEDED FOR ESL STUDENT/AELI
NEEDED FOR ESL STUDENT/AELI
MAINTAIN SEQUENCE/GRADUATING SENIORS
DATE. .APPROVAL
PAGE 2
Appendix No. 3
Stephen F. Austin State University
Fiscal Year 2002-03 Budget Reductions
April 22, 2003
Education and General Funds
Salaries 454?401
Student Wages 52 269
Operations and Maintenance g26 915
Capital Equipment 917 439
Total Education and General Reduction 2,251,024
Designated Funds
Operations and Maintenance 232 436
Non Pledged Auxiliary Funds
Operations and Maintenance 42,106
Pledged Auxiliary Funds
Operations and Maintenance 278.000
Total 7% Reduction
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Appendix No. 4
Stephen F. Austin State University
Schedule of Budget Changes
January 7, 2003 to April 1, 2003
ACCOUNT NAME
ACTIVITY RECIPIENT INCOME SOURCE
Fine Arts Series
UC Expansion & Renovation
Pom Squad Discretionary
All Girl Cheerleader
Equine Studies
Pineywoods Plant Center
Human Services CF
Fine Arts Series
TOTAL
ACCOUNT NUMBER SOURCE DESCRIPTION
3-00480
8-41200
5-91397
5-91400
4-91002
5-91323
2-02210
3-00480
Additional
Additional
Additional
Additional
Additional
Additional
Additional
Additional
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
6,500
50,000
7,520
11,699
2,843
17,823
12,173
8,000
116,558
DATE
1/22/03
1/27/03
1/29/03
1/29/03
2/13/03
2/13/03
2/24/03
3/3/03
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Appendix No. 5
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE A REQUEST FOR FINANCING
Stephen F. Austin Slate University
University Center Expansion and Renovation
rhority (the
to I talZh "' ^ ^'^ ^""^ TOads
not to exceed $23,000,000; and aSgregatC pri"dpal anMunI
acquire, purchase Ins" ct " ° flnand"g '° enaWe the
..ructur s, fcS^TT' r^ "* " ^Uip pr° ^
Universi,; (the 'Ss d '•) o^e mfraStnJC'UreS'and a»'"°-- *e President of ,he
"
or
of bonds or othe lL h r lnfrast™tures to be financed
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projects are specifically approved by the Board of Regents and further approved by
the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as may be required;
3) the President is hereby further authorized to approve, execute, and deliver or cause to
be delivered those documents and such other instruments including but not limited to
the financing documents required by the Authority's rules, and to take such other
actions as are necessary and appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale, or
delivery of the bonds or other authorized financing mechanism;
4) due notice of the meeting and the subject matter of this Resolution was given as
required by law; and that a quorum of the Board of Regents was present at the
meeting at which this resolution was considered.
Adopted/Rejected by a vote of 1 yeas Q___ nays effective as of
Af{ <*&- 2003.
Chairman, Board of Regents
Stephen F. Austin State University
Secretary, Bdard of Regents
Stephen F. Austin State University
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Policies for Board Review
April 22, 2003
Appendix No. 6
A-19 I Final Examinations
Transfer Admission
Transfer Credits
Underenrolled Classes
Concurrent Enrollment
A-56 1 Grants & Contracts Administration
A-57 I Texas Academic Skills Program
Property Transfer and Disposal
Professional and Consultant Services
Parking and Traffic Regulations
Finals are to be scheduled in
consideration of resource
availability. No exams after 5 pm on
last day of the semester.
Developmental courses excluded
from consideration of completion of
nine hours by provisional students
THECB policies will be followed
regarding transfer of fields of study
courses
Corrected numbering of paragraphs.
Additional information regarding the
procedure for approval of an
underenrolled class.
Students not exempt from TASP
may take collegiate-level course
related to test sections that have been
passed.
Policy reviewed; no changes made.
— ■ w 7 — -■«-»^)^iJ A A * «*« X^ ^S a
Exemption for students with 3.5 or
greater high school GPA who
graduated in the recommended or
advanced/distinguished academic
program. Enrollment must occur
within 2 years of high school
graduation. Developmental courses
must be taken during first term of
enrollment. Additional information
regarding Status of High School
Students and Casual/Enrichment
Students. Developmental
coursework does not count toward
degree requirements and is no
calculated in GPA
Added 2 options for disposal of
surplus or salvage propem
Update site for IRS 20-Question
Test. Change contact for processing
paperwork for publication in Texas
Register. Hiring of a retiree
prohibited for 12 months from
separation date. Updated procedures
for securing professional or
consultant services.
Reviewed, no changes made.
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Policies for Board Review
April 22, 2003
Appendix No. 6
E-19
F-5
F-25
New
New
Employment of Persons with Criminal
History
Building Security/Special Events
Stone Fort Museum Collections
Intellectual Property Rights for
Distance Education
Property Liability
Additional exception to hiring
persons with criminal history.
Employees are required to disclose
felony or misdemeanor convictions
involving moral turpitude.
Additional Cross Reference to
Security Sensitive Policy E-44
Policy reviewed, no changes made.
New policy.
New policy.
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Final Examinations A-19
Original Implementation: June 16, 1982
Last Revision: April 18.2000 April 22, 2003
Faculty members conducting classes shall adhere to the official schedule for
administering final examinations published in the Schedule of Classes and
distributed to the faculty by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Final
examinations for any course not listed in the Schedule of Classes, including hut
not limited to distance education courses, internet courses, evening or weekend
courses, should he scheduled in consideration of resource availability. No final
examination may he administered after 5 pm on the last day of the semester.
Exceptions may be made by the appropriate academic dean.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: Faculty Handbook
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
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Transfer Admission
A-44
Original Implementation: September 8, 1978
Last Revision: August■ 1, lOOQApril 22, 2003
tWH° ^ PreVi°USIy a"ended a re8ionally accredited institution must apply as
students.
iaVe Safisfactorily comPIeted fewer than 15 semester hours of
g credit must have an overall 2.0 grade point average on all
ransferable work attempted and must also satisfy eligibility requirements for first-
Tst6 "" ^ appUcantS Wh° have comP»eted more than 15 semester
1. not currently be on suspension from another educational institution, and
2. have an earned grade point average of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) on all
transferable
work attempted.
Although transfer students with less than a 2.00 grade point average are not eligible for
adm.ss.on mto the fall or spring semesters, those who are not currently on academic
suspense at another institution are eligible for provisional admission to the summer
semester. Summer prov.sional students who complete up to nine semester hours
ZtfZ8fi^PTn7l T'^' °f feP*a*^vork as aPP«>ved by their academic dean
'7 *leas a 200 Srade P°int av*rage on all work attempted may be eligible to
enroll tor the following semester.
T ? r fn iSSi°n ^ tfanSfer StUdCntS maV aPPeal for adm^3i0n
^filfna?h TransferAPPeaIs Pr°8ram- APP^ls are initiated in the Office of Admissions
by fil.ng the appropriate matenals. Appeals are reviewed by the Admission Appeals
Committee Following the review of appeals, the committee submits recommendations
to the Director of Admissions and the Vice President for Academic Affairs for final
decis^Students admitted through this procedure are assigned to the Dean of the
( ollege of Libeml \\{3Academic Advising Center for advisement.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: General Bulletin
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
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Transfer Credits
A-45
Original Implementation: November 1, 1977
Last Revision: August l,2000April22, 2003
• An SFA course prefix and number are awarded when the content of the transfer
course ,s equivalent, and if the course was taught on the same level and fa the
same department at the transferring institution
ScS^v^TT^° 3 C°UrSe tHat iS transferable bu< * not an exact equivalen by level or by descnption. In this case, the credit is awarded on the
same level as was attempted at the transferring institution, and the students
Mo'tTn " ""i determine hS accePtabi% into degrei program
Mos academic cred.t is transferable with the exception of remedial or
fhTntrn anH-:e,ChniCai" V°Cati°nal ™ *>™ department may limit the number of cred.t hours that they may apply toward a degree in certain
disciplines such as band, choir, bible, horticulture, and kinefiology
A max,mum of 66 academic hours plus four hours of kinesiology activity from
jumor or community colleges may apply toward a degree
There is no limit for credits transferred from senior colleges. However all
SXXr * ^^ ^ ^^ ^ * SFA i ^
Course work earned from educational experience obtained in the armed forces is
eZ "Vr^ °n a Umited basis" The "Guide t0 the Valuation of
tducat.onal Experience in the Armed Services" is used by the Office of
Admissions for evaluating military credit
C^r V0Cati0nal/technical co^es, experiential learning and professional
^SSTonly be used in the Bachelors of Appli'd Arts and
Students may repeat courses taken at Stephen F. Austin State University at other
accreted institutions. Transfer hours will, however, be governed by the foHowmg rules:
1 • The grades earned at SFA will remain on the transcript;
at SFA has no effect on
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4. Transfer hours of repeated work may be used to satisfy degree requirements
other than those related to grade point average.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board policies and procedures will be
followed regarding transfer of core curriculum courses, fields of study courses and to
resolve any transfer credit dispute.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: General Bulletin
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
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Underenrolled Classes A-46
Original Implementation: November 4, 1977
Last Revision: January 15, 2002April 22, 2003
1. This policy applies to courses whose primary mode of instruction is lecture, laboratory,
or seminar.
2. Underenrolled classes are undergraduate classes with less than 10 registered students
and graduate classes with less than 5 registered students. Minimum enrollment
requirements for off-campus, face to face courses are addressed in Policy A-34: Off-
Campus Courses.
3. No underenrolled classes shall be offered in any term except as authorized by the
Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University.
4. Only underenrolled classes that meet one or more of the following requirements may
be authorized to be taught:
a. A course required for graduation. (The course is not offered each semester or
term, and if cancelled may affect the date of graduation of those enrolled.)
b. A course required of majors in this field that should be completed in a given
semester (term) to keep proper sequence in courses.
c. A course in a newly established degree program, concentration, or support area.
d. Interdepartmental (cross-listed) courses taught as a single class by the same
faculty at the same station, provided that the combined courses do not constitute a
small class.
e. The first time offering of a course.
f. A course the class size of which is limited by accreditation or state licensing
standards.
g. A course the class size of which is limited by availability of laboratory or clinical
facilities.
h. A class voluntarily offered by a faculty member in excess of the institutional
teaching load requirement and for which the faculty member receives no
additional compensation.
5.4t- An underenrolled class of the same course may not be offered in consecutive |
semesters or summer terms.
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6$. The University shall file with the Coordinating Board through its uniform reporting
system a small class report as required by state law or agency regulations.
Procedure:
L Department Chair submits form to Dean requesting approval to offer
underenrolled class(es).
2. Dean approves/disapproves request and forwards form to the Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
3. Vice President approves/disapproves and sends copies to the Dean and the
Registrar.
4. Vice President submits report of underenrolled classes to the Board of Regents
for final approval.
Source of Authority: Texas Education Code, sec. 51.403 et seq.; Board of Regents;
President; Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: Faculty Handbook
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
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Concurrent Enrollment Program A-50
Original Implementation: July 27, 1999
Last Revision: April 30, 20O2April 22. 2003
High school students with superior academic ability and achievement may be admitted to
Stephen F. Austin State University and enroll in college courses while completing their
high school studies. Students must demonstrate the capability to successfully complete
college studies.
The Concurrent Enrollment Program is open to high school students who have generally
completed three-fourths of the core high school graduation requirements and have
obtained a minimum grade point average of 85. The grade point average is calculated on
academic core courses and does not include such courses as band, choir, or physical
education. In addition, students must submit a minimum composite score of 1010 on the
SAT or 21 on the ACT. Students not exempt from TASP may take, collegiate-level
courses related to test sections that have h»<>n pn«v»<\ gturicntu are alco required to be
exempt from or have pacing score;; on all partr, of the TASP tost. A recommendation by
the student's high school principal or high school counselor must be submitted as well.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: General Bulletin
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
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Grants and Contracts Administration A-56
Original Implementation: August 1, 2000
Last Revision: NmeApril 22, 2003
The effective administration of contracts and grants is an essential operational function.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs establishes and publishes procedures designed
to assure that all research and sponsored programs are conducted in accordance with
university policies and procedures; with laws and regulations; and with the provisions of
the contracts and grants themselves.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: Research Enhancement Program
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
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Texas Academic Skills Program A-57
Original Implementation: April 18, 2000
Last Revision: July 17, 2001 April 22, 2003
The SFASU Texas Academic Skills Program policy elaborates the requirements
established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Ambiguities or
omissions in the following policy are to be resolved in accordance with Coordinating
Board regulations as set out in the current issue of the Board s publication, TASP Policy
Manual The purposes of this policy are,
• To provide for quality and accountability of the developmental education
program, and;
• To promote improvement in, and the effective delivery of, the developmental
education program.
TASP is a program mandated by State law that requires skills testing of most students
before they enter a Texas institution of higher education, and that prescribes
developmental education for all students whose test scores indicate they lack reading,
writing, and/or mathematical skills needed to succeed in college courses.
Exemption from Testing
Students are exempt from TASP testing if, and only if, they meet one of the following
criteria. (Please note that certain minimum TASP scores, SAT scores, or ACT scores are
required of students entering teacher education at the time they seek formal admission
into that program even if students meet one or more of the following exemptions.)
1. Student earned at least three semester hours of college credit before September 1
1989.
2. Student is legally deaf or legally blind and earned at least three semester hours of
college credit before September 1, 1995.
3. Student earned scores as specified in the TASP Policy Manual on the exit-level Texas
Assessment of Academic Skills test (TAAS), the ACT test or the Scholastic Assessment
Test (SAT). Such scores must have been earned within the time span specified in the
TASP Policy Manual
4. Student is 55 years of age or older and is not seeking a degree.
5. Student is enrolled temporarily at SFASU, is not seeking a degree from SFASU, and is
also enrolled in a private or out-of-state institution of higher education or has graduated
from an institution of higher education.
6. Student is participating in the National Student Exchange Program from another state
and is not seeking a degree from a Texas institution of higher education.
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7. Student is a citizen of a country other than the United States of America and is not a
matriculated degree-seeking a degree fvomstudent at SFASU.
8. Student transfers college-level credit hours from a private or out-of-state institution to
SFASU and earned the grade of "B" or better on designated courses in reading writing
and mathematics.
9. Student possesses a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher
education.
10. Student graduated from high school with a 3.5 or higher grade point average (GPA),
AND graduated in the recommended or advanced/distinguished academic program.
Enrollment at a state supported college or university must occur within 2 years of high
school graduation. '
Testing Requirements
With only the exceptions noted below, all non-exempt students must have TASP Test
scores or their equivalent on file at SFASU before registering for classes at SFASU. Only
initial testing may be accomplished with alternative tests; all subsequent testing must
employ the TASP test. Approved alternative tests and minimum passing scores and
conditions are specified in the TASP Policy Manual
Exceptions:
No non-exempt student may register for classes more than once without appropriate
TASP testing. Non-exempt students may initially register for classes without TASP or
equivalent scores under only the following circumstances:
1. Student suffered documented illness or injury or other bona fide emergency that
prevented testing.
2. Student possesses documented disability for which reasonable and appropriate
accommodations could not be provided in a timely manner.
3. Student is legally deaf and has not yet taken the Stanford Achievement Test. (Such
students must take the Stanford Achievement Test at the first available opportunity.)
4. Student, through no personal fault, has still not been tested after all reasonable
institutional testing opportunities have passed.
5. Upon recommendation of student s academic dean it is concluded that student s best
interests will be served by delaying testing until the next available testing date.
Developmental Education Program and Advising
Non-exempt students who do not pass one or more parts of the TASP Test or alternative
test must engage in appropriate, continuous developmental education in each defieient-ai=
ea- beginning immediately. Precollegiate reading and writing deficiencies must be
remediated through appropriate developmental education during the first term of \
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enrollment. In exceptional circumstances, part-time students may petition to seek
remediation of reading and writing deficiencies sequentially rather than simultaneously.
Upon the successful satisfaction of TASP requirements for reading, the student must
engage in immediate and continuous developmental mathematics education, if such
remediation is required.
Students are advised with respect to TASP-mandated developmental education by a
TASP advisor in the Office of the Dean of Liberal Arts or the Center for Academic
Advising. All students with TASP deficiencies must contact the TASP advisor before
registering for classes each semester. Most students who are required to participate in
developmental education will be referred to appropriate course-based remediation. All
academic advising not mandated by TASP is conducted by advisors in the department of
the student s major, or, in the case of students who have not declared a major, in the
Office of the Dean of the College of Liberal Avis-Center for Academic Advising of
Undecided Majors. 7
Meeting Developmental Requirements
For each part of the TASP test not passed, students must continue in assigned
developmental education until they (a) pass the designated part of the TASP test, and (b)
earn a grade of "C" or better in assigned course-based remediation. Only students who
earn a score of 270 or higher on the mathematics and reading parts of the TASP test are
exempt from the foregoing requirement for a "C."-
Meeting Developmental Requirements by the "B-Rule" Alternative
Instead of passing the relevant part of the TASP test, students may satisfy TASP
requirements as follows:
1. Make a ffCff or better in the relevant, assigned developmental course.
2. Retake the TASP test during the semester in which enrolled in developmental course.
3. Sign a "B-Rule Contract" in the TASP office.
4. Take an appropriate course in the area of TASP deficiency, as specified in the TASP
Policy Manual.
5. Do not drop the approved "B-rule" course.
6. Earn a grade of "B" or better in the approved "B-Rule" course.
7. Students who initiate the "B-rule" procedure at SFA must satisfy its requirements with
courses taken at SFA. Students who satisfy another institution s "B-rule" requirements
receive credit at SFA for having done so.
8. Students who attempt to satisfy TASP requirements using the "B-Rule" procedure, but
who fail to earn the required "B" may only be permitted to attempt the "B-Rule"
procedure again with approval of the TASP advisor.
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Status of Transfer Students
Students who have satisfied TASP requirements in a particular area at another institution
have satisfied those requirements at SFA. Developmental courses taken at another
institution in an area in which the transfer student has not yet satisfied TASP
requirements do not necessarily satisfy SFA s developmental requirements. All transfer
students entering SFA with outstanding TASP obligations are advised by the TASP
Advisor as to their appropriate developmental program. The transcripts of students
transferring from SFA to another institution will indicate the student s TASP status, and
will contain a record of the developmental courses they have completed.
Status of High School Students
High school students who wish to enter any concurrent enrollment programs must take a
test approved for TASP purposes prior to enrollment in anv collegiate-level courses
unless they are otherwise, exempt. High school students who fail one or more portions of
a test approved for TASP purposes must not he allowed to take subsequent college-level
work related to failed portions of the test while still in high school. However, hii>h school
students may take collegiate-level courses related to lest sections that have been passed.
Status of Casual/Enrichment Students
Casual/enrichment students must take a test for TASP purposes prior to enrol/ing in any
collegiate level coursework unless the student is otherwise exempt or an exceptional
circumstance prevents the student from testing prior to enrollment.
In exceptional circumstances, developmental education for students who are not seeking
a degree may be deferred. However, no student will be allowed to proceed bevond the *
60-hour limit until all sections of a test approved for TASP purposes have been passed or
the student has achieved a grade of B or better in appropriate, authorized courses.
Attendance, Grades, and Academic Standing
Students taking developmental courses because of TASP deficiencies are required to
attend classes. Students who miss more than 300 unexcused minutes, or more than 450
total minutes of a required developmental class will receive an "F" in that class. Earning
an "F" due to excessive absences in a required developmental course results in academic
probation. Earning another "F" due to excessive absences in the following semester in a
required developmental course results in academic suspension. Attendance at required
developmental courses is to be monitored by the instructors of those courses and recorded
in the TASP Office. Developmental coursework does not count toward degree
requirements at SFA and is not calculated into the SFA grade point average Grades
received in developmental courses taken at SfA ore included in the- calculation of the
SFA grade point avcrage.-
Limitations on Course Enrollment
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Students who have not satisfied all TASP requirements are limited in the courses for
which they are permitted to enroll, as follows:
1. Students who have not satisfied TASP Writing requirements may not take college-level
English courses.
2. Students who have not satisfied TASP Mathematics requirements may not take
college-level mathematics courses. Students who have earned a score of less than 270 on
the TASP mathematics test, and who have failed to achieve a satisfactory score on tests
specified by the Department of Mathematics, must earn a grade of "C" or better in
Mathematics 099 before being permitted to take college-level mathematics courses.
3. Students who have not fully satisfied their TASP requirements, and whose total
semester hours earned plus the semester hours currently registered for exceed 59, may not
take courses numbered 300 or higher.
Mechanisms and Standards for Evaluating Developmental Education Effectiveness
Beginning in the 2000-2001 academic year, and every third year thereafter, the TASP
Director will conduct a self-study of the effectiveness of developmental education at
SFA. Self-study procedures recommended by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board will be employed.
TASP and Admission to Teacher Education
Students may be required to present TASP test results at the time when they seek formal
admission into the teacher education program which would usually be after they have
completed 66 or more semester hours. TASP requirements for admission into teacher
education including exemptions from TASP testing and TASP passing scores may be
different from those described in the present document. Students seeking admission into
teacher education should contact the Teacher Education Office.
Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board TASP Policy Manual
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
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Property Transfer and Disposal B_24
Original Implementation: January 1, 1985
Last Revision: April 30, 2001 April 22, 2003
Surplus or salvage property is not to be disposed of in any manner other than those
described herein. Disposition of property acquired through Federal or State grants and
contracts must respect the terms of the grant or contract under which it was acquired.
Surplus Property is defined as any personal property that is in excess of the needs of the
department and which is not required for its foreseeable need. Surplus property may be
new or used but must have additional useful life.
Salvage Property is defined as any personal property which through use, time or accident
is so depleted, worn out, damaged, consumed, or outdated that it is obsolete and/or can no
longer serve the purpose for which it was originally intended.
TRADE-IN OF EQUIPMENT
Before declaring property surplus or salvage a department may consider trading in the
property on new property of the same general type when such exchanges are in the best
interest of the University. Trade-ins must be included in vendor negotiations from the
beginning; not added after completion of a contract. The requisition must include the
following information about each piece of equipment to be traded in: description,
inventory number, approximate age and condition; i.e., poor, good, working, not'
working, etc. It is the department's responsibility to remove and return the inventory
number plate to the Property Manager.
Trade-ins are offered "where is, as is, at the State's option" during the bid process The
final decision to trade is made after the bids have been received and an evaluation has
been performed by Purchasing and the department. The evaluation must consider 1) the
value to the University if the equipment can be utilized in another area for the same or
other suitable purposes; 2) the value of the equipment if offered in a public sale.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS
Property may be transferred from one department to another by the use of the Property
Transfer Form (PTF). The form is to be signed by the department head transferring the
equipment and by the department head receiving the equipment. After completion, all
copies of the form are to be forwarded to the Property Manager.
Section I is to be completed by the department transferring the equipment. The form and
the physical property are to be forwarded to the department accepting responsibility for
the equipment.
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Section II is to be completed by the department receiving the equipment. Once the
department head accepting the equipment signs the form, he/she is accepting
responsibility for the care and control of the equipment. The completed form is to be
forwarded to the Property Manager. After the transfer is recorded a copy of the PTF will
be returned to the department head accepting responsibility for the equipment.
TRANSFERS TO SURPLUS
When equipment is determined to be surplus or salvage and will not be transferred
between departments, the department must contact the Property Manager. At the Property
Manager s direction the department should complete Section I of the Property Transfer
Form (PTF) for a transfer to Surplus. The PTF and equipment are to be delivered to the
surplus storage area. The Property Manager may direct the department to provide
documentation other than the PTF depending on the disposal action taken. Surplus or
salvage property is not to be delivered to the surplus storage area or otherwise disposed
ot without first contacting the Property Manager.
Once an item is declared surplus or salvage, the Property Manager will determine which
disposal option best meets the needs of the University. Options for disposal will be
considered in the order listed below:
1. re-use on campus through transfer to another department
2. cannibalization for partv
3. sell or donate to another state agencv
41. posting on the Coordinating Board web-site for purchase by or donation to a public
school or school district (instructional materials only, including data processing
equipment)
5. donation only to a political subdivision, school district, volunteer fire department or
assistance organization classified under 501C3
64. all remaining data processing equipment (including items posted to the Coordinating
Board web site and not transferred to a public school or school district) will be p r
transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice
5. donation to another state agency
76. all remaining items will be advertised for public sale
#?. donation to a private non-profit entity
9%. discarded
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TRANSFERS FROM SURPLUS
Equipment declared surplus or salvage is available, without cost, for transfer to those
departments in need of such equipment. Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis
after screening for the proposed purpose. Inspection of the equipment may be arranged by
contacting the Property Manager.
POSTING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO THE COORDINATING BOARD
WEB SITE
All surplus items determined to be "materials or equipment that can be used for
instructional purposes" will be posted to the Coordinating Board web site for direct
transfer to a public school or school district. Posting may be for consideration or for no
consideration as determined by the Property Manager. Disposal options 4-Pg can not be
considered until "materials or equipment that can be used for instructional purposes" has
been posted to the Coordinating Board web site.
Postings will be made for a minimum one (1) week. All items posted for one week but
not transferred to a public school or school district will be a) transferred to TDCJ (data
processing equipment only) or b) disposed of following disposal options 4-9S-&.
If more than one public school or school district seeks to acquire the same property on
substantially the same terms, the Property Manager shall give preference to a public
school that is considered low-performing by the commissioner of education or to a school
district that has a taxable wealth per student that entitles the district to an allotment of
state funds under Subchapter F, Chapter 42, Education Code.
TRANSFER OF DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT TO THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Computer equipment meeting the definition of "materials or equipment that can be used
for instructional purposes" will first be posted to the Coordinating Board web site
following established rules. Any data processing equipment not posted and any data
processing equipment not transferred to a school district shall be transferred to the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice following established rules.
Data processing equipment means information technology equipment designed for the
automated storage, manipulation, and retrieval of data by electronic or mechanical means.
The term includes central processing units, front-end processing units, mini-processors,
microprocessors, and related peripheral equipment such as data storage devices,
document scanners, data entry equipment, terminal controllers, data terminal equipment,
computer-based word processing systems other than memory typewriters, and equipment
and systems for computer networks.
Data processing equipment will not be disposed of in any manner other than Disposal
Options 3. 4 and 54 described herein. I
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PUBLIC SALE OF EQUIPMENT
The Property manager shall determine prices and conduct a public sale on a regular basis.
The Director of Purchasing and Inventory will review all items and sale prices prior to
each sale. All sales will be advertised with time for all interested parties to view the items
prior to the sale day. The Property Manager shall determine a method of access to the
property on sale day which is fair and equitable to all interested parties and which
prevents unnecessary traffic on campus by non-University personnel prior to the sale.
The Property Manager is not eligible to purchase any item for which he/she has
established pricing. No special privileges will be given to any employee or non-employee
wishing to purchase surplus items.
Proceeds from each sale of surplus property are credited, in the year of the sale, to a
revenue category (E&G Surplus Sales or non-E&G Surplus Sales) corresponding to the
fund from which the original purchase was made.
Source of Authority: Texas Government code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2175; Texas
Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Section 2054.003(3)(A); President; Vice
President for Business Affairs
Cross Reference: Property Inventory and Management Policy C-42
Contact for Revision: Director of Purchasing and Inventory
Forms: Property Transfer Form (available in Purchasing and Inventory
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Professional and Consultant Services C-45
Original Implementation: October 26, 1999
Last Revision: April \%.2Q00April 22, 2003
Before entering into a Professional or Consultant Services contract, the
department must determine whether the individual should be hired as an
independent contractor through the procedures outlined herein or as an employee
through the PAR process. To make this determination, refer to the IRS 20-
Question test
(w\v\v.avoo'groupxoincon^
. net/rstrate/NSNJRS_20jQuestions. html).
DEFINITIONS
"Professional Services" means those services within the scope of the practice of:
1) accounting
2) architecture
3) landscape architecture
4) land surveying
5) medicine
6) optometry
7) professional engineering
8) real estate appraising
9) professional nursing
or those services provided in connection with the professional employment or
practice of a person who is licensed or registered as
1) a certified public accountant
2) an architect
3) a landscape architect
4) a land surveyor
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5) a physician, including a surgeon
6) an optometrist
7) a professional engineer
8) a state certified or state licensed real estate appraiser
9) a registered nurse
Based on State Comptroller object codes and associated reporting requirements,
the following types of services are also categorized as professional services and
will be processed under the same rules and guidelines defined herein:
1) guest artists
2) guest entertainers
3) guest lecturers
4) guest musicians
5) guest performers
6) guest speakers
7) other professional services
"Consulting Services" means the service of studying or advising a state agency
under a contract that does not involve the traditional relationship of employer and
employee.
A consultant may be used only if there is a substantial need for the consulting
services and only if the agency cannot adequately perform the services with its
own personnel or obtain the consulting services through a contract with a state
governmental entity.
"Major Consulting Services Contract" means a consulting services contract for
which it is reasonably foreseeable that the value of the contract will equal or
exceed $15,000.
NOTE that the $ 15,000 threshold is not a one-time cost, but rather a cumulative
amount for on-going consulting services.
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"Consultant" means a person that provides or proposes to provide a consulting
service. The term includes a political subdivision but does not include the federal
government, a state agency, or a state governmental entity.
SELECTION OF A PROVIDER
A "Professional Service" provider is not to be selected on the basis of competitive
bid but rather 1) on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications to
perform the services; and 2) for a fair and reasonable price, as long as
professional fees are consistent with and not higher than the recommended
practices and fees published by the various applicable professional associations
and do not exceed the maximum provided by law.
Architectural, engineering, or land surveying services must be procured in the
following manner in accordance with Government Code 2254.
1) Select the most highly qualified provider based on demonstrated competence
and qualifications;
2) Attempt to negotiate a contract with the selected provider at a fair and
reasonable price;
3) If a satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated with the most highly qualified
provider, formally end negotiations with that provider; select the next most highly
qualified provider; and attempt to negotiate a contract at a fair and reasonable
price. The selection process for architectural, engineering, or land surveying
services shall continue in this manner until a contract is accepted by all parties.
A "Consulting Service" provider is to be selected based on demonstrated
competence, knowledge, and qualifications and on the reasonableness of the
proposed fee for the services. If other considerations are equal, preference shall be
given to a consultant whose principal place of business is in the state or who will
manage the consulting contract wholly from an office in the state.
If competitive bidding will enhance the selection process for either professional or
consulting services, contact the Purchasing Director to discuss options for making
informal price comparisons or preparing a formal Request For Proposal.
Major Consultant Contracts evef-$ 15,000 or greater must be submitted to the
Legislative Budget Board and the gGovernor's Budget and Planning Office, and
must be submitted to the secretary of state for publication in the Texas Register
for a minimum of 30 days. General Counsels OfficeThe Vice President for
Business Affairs must be contacted to process this paperwork.
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Professional or Consulting Services solicitations evei-$25,000 or greater must be
posted on the State Business Daily (Marketplace) up to 21 days prior to the date
of service.
Professional or Consulting Services eve^$50,000 or greater must be approved by
the Board of Regents. (Items Requiring Board of Regents Approval, Policy
RESTRICTIONS ON HIRING PREVIOUS OR RETIRED EMPLOYEES
1. HIRING A PAST EMPLOYEE
State Funds - strictly prohibited within 12 months of the employee's separation
date (76th Legislature General Appropriations Act Section 9.6.27)
Local Funds - allowed within 12 months of the employee's separation date ONLY
with Presidential approval and ONLY with discretionary funds; the purchase
process will follow that outlined in 'Procedures For Securing Professional Or
Consultant Services'.
2. HIRING A RETIREE
State Funds - strictly prohibited within 12 months of the employee's separation
date (76th Legislature General Appropriation Act Section 9.6.27)
Local Funds - allowed within 12 months of the employee's separation date ONLY
with Presidential approval and ONLY with discretionary funds; the purchase
process will follow that described below.
Hiring nf n Rnfimr. »^h nny funds nt anytime is ".ubic additional restrictions
outlined in Gov't Code 2252.901:
a) if the retiree wil
during his/her last 12 Vfi
) that performed
be handled as follows.
Payment, oti
compensation last 12
Payment shall be through the PAR process,
b) if the retiree wil
ssor of: a) the rate of
services, orb) $60,000.
re NOT substantially similar to that
performed during his/her last 12 months of acrvicea, then payment ahull be
negotiated in the best interest of the Univen
that outlined in Tr -F€
The p irehase process will follow
Or Consultant Son-ices'.
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3. HIRING A PAST EMPLOYEE/RETIREE AS A CONSULTANT
If a past employee or retiree is hired within 2 years of leaving SFA or any other
state agency, the consultant must disclose in his/her offer or contract the
following information: a) nature of employment at the agency; b) the date
employment was terminated; c) the annual rate of compensation at termination.
4. HIRING A COMPANY EMPLOYING A PAST OR RETIRED EMPLOYEE
Any Funds - allowed only if the past or retired employee does not work on a
project that was similar to his/her duties while employed by SFA within the first
12 months of leaving.
5. HIRING AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ANY STATE AGENCY
Any Funds - Restrictions apply to contract for professional or consultant services
with a) the executive director of the state agency; b) a person who at any time
during the four years before the date of the contract was the executive director of
the state agency; c) a person who employs a current or former executive director
of a state agency. (Government Code 669.003)
PROCEDURES FOR SECURING PROFESSIONAL OR CONSULTANT
SERVICES
CONTRACT PFni'ifmriM Pl'PTIIASEOP.DrR RFCEIVIVG
PAYMENT
1) Determine if the need is that of a professional or a consultant service. Contact
the Purchasing Director if assistance is needed in making this determination.
2) Determine if the selection of a professional or consulting service provider
would be enhanced by informal price or qualifications comparisons or a formal
Request For Proposal or Request For Qualifications process. Contact the
Purchasing Director to discuss options. Instructions will bo given if a requisition
needs to be entered at this time.
3) Once the need is identified, enter the requisition. Amounts may be estimated.
If the vendor will perform essentially the same service on multiple dates, only one
requisition is to be entered with separate lines for each date.
4i) If the contract is a "Major Consultant Contract", the department must contact
the Vice President for Business AtTah,General Counsels Office for appropriate
action.
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£ Select the provider and negotiate a contract, either directly or through
Purchasing. All applicable rules associated with the amounts specified in
Selection of A Provider' must be followed.
6S) ImmpitintPl
,..:„:.:,. / -'t uammouuunmt nannrai ata\tnct(r;t,\j anrnc e.smtia.bkl,is ih, edi, ent♦ er a
™1>U" ° alluad>" ontcicd per instructions in Step 2. If the vendor will
r?!l'm cj"c|1!inl|y lhn lulnic ^"'^ "" '"trftipk date:;, only one requisition L t
entered w.th .ipnrnte linci fui tucli JuMgrato/b ^7
reimbursement only do not require execution of a formal contract.
76) Agreements including a stipend only or stipend plus expense reimbursement
require a formal contract to be reviewed by General Counsel and signed by the
President. The department may draw up a contract using samples provided^
General Counsel (www.sfasu.edufrencnuns.Uhn^o u<^ or Purchasing
complete the contract. The contract may be complex or very simple depending on
the nature of the services to be provided and must clearly define:
a. The responsibilities of each party, in clear detail
b. The period of time the contract is to be in effect
c. The amount of payment
d. The terms of payment
e. The contractor's federal identification or social security number for payment
processing; to secure this information, the department should have the Contractor
complete a W9form. The form can be obtained from the Controller s Office.
iplc formj/claiiscs are available for review on
u/goncounso Miowtos2.htm
81) The contract must be reviewed by SFA General Counsel and signed by the
President or other administrator with written delegated contracting authority.
m The completed contract with signatures of all parties must be forwarded to
Purchasing for completion of the Purchase Order.
„ —..., >e made in the FRS system. Payment will be made
i normal Accounts Payable procedures. To insure inclusion in a particular
*ys check run, the department should have payment information to
Accounts Payable by the previous Friday
11) The consultant s report, if applicable, must be on file in Accounts Payable
bejore payment will be made..
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Source of Authority: Texas Government Code Title 10, Subtitle F, Section 2254-
Texas Government Code Title 10, Subtitle F, Section 2252 901 • Texas
Government Code Title 6, Section 669.003C*wm\ Appropriation', Act- Vice
President for Business Affairs
Cross Reference: None
Contact for Revision: Director of Purchasing and Inventory
Forms: Sample forms/clauses available on General Counsel's web page
«ttf^www.sfasu.edu/gencounsel/howtos2.htm
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Parking and Traffic Regulations Index D_24
Original Implementation: September 1, 1961
Last Revision: July 25, 2002Apn7 22, 2003
General Information
1. These regulations are approved by the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin
State University.
2. The University Police Department has the responsibility and the legal authority
for the enforcement of the traffic and parking regulations listed in this booklet.
3. The University considers the use of a vehicle on campus a convenience and is not
obligated to furnish unlimited parking space to accommodate all vehicles. The
University will, however, attempt to provide a reasonable number of parking
spaces in keeping with available resources.
4. Every person operating a motor vehicle on University property is held
responsible for obeying all University traffic and parking regulations as well as all
city and state parking and traffic regulations. AH vehicles operated on the
University property must display a valid parking permit 24 hours a day 365
days a year.
5. The term "University property" is interpreted to include all properties under the
control and jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State
University.
6. The term "visitor" is interpreted to mean an individual with no official connections
with Stephen F. Austin State University as either a student, faculty, or staff
member, or employee of private contractors assigned to Stephen F. Austin State
University.
7. Visitor parking is set aside for special interest areas of the University. These
spaces may not be utilized by University personnel, students, or employees
of private contractors assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University. These
spaces are reserved for bonafide visitors to the University. Visitors should obtain
a visitor parking permit from the University Police Department or Information
Booth on Vista Drive. Visitors are required to show a valid Driver s License to
obtain a visitors permit.
8. Handicapped parking is provided in all parking lots on campus. These spaces
are reserved 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week for the holders of
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handicapped parking permits. A current SFA parking permit is also required.
9. The University Police Department offers escort service upon request between
dusk and dawn to individuals requiring transportation to and from residence halls,
academic buildings, and/or vehicles. To receive an escort, request in person at the
University Police Department, or by telephone at 468-2608. The University
Police Department also provides escort 24 hours a day to local hospitals for
emergencies where an ambulance with immediate medical care is not needed. For
further information on the escort service, call the University Police Department at
468-2608.
10. If a vehicle becomes temporarily disabled and cannot be parked in its assigned
area, it must be reported to the University Police Department. The fact that the
vehicle is temporarily disabled will be recorded and an officer will either render
assistance or authorize temporary parking. Temporary parking will only be
authorized for 24 hours or less. If parking for a longer period is necessary it must
be renewed at 24 hour intervals. Temporary parking will not be authorized in
areas that are not parking spaces (tow away or no parking zones, etc.) or in
Handicap Parking.
11. A permit may not be purchased for display on a disabled vehicle. For these
purposes, a disabled vehicle is a vehicle that has been disabled for more than three
weeks.
12. Services such as jump starts and unlocking vehicles are offered by the University
Police Department as time permits. The University Police Department does not
change flats, push cars or perform any major automotive service.
Vehicle Registration
1. All faculty, staff, students (full or part-time), or employees of private contractors
or other government agencies assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University, who
operate a vehicle on University property, regularly or occasionally, are
REQUIRED to obtain a parking permit. Vehicles may be registered at the
University Police Department 24 hours a day.
2. The registration of all vehicles parked on campus is required, but registration in
itself is no guarantee of a parking space near the place where one works, resides or
attends classes. The responsibility of finding a LEGAL parking space rests with
the vehicle operator and lack of space is not a valid excuse for violations of any
parking regulations.
3. A permit must be obtained for each academic year or portion thereof.
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4. Permits for the current academic year may be obtained at any time during the
academic year. Persons may obtain permits for the next academic year beginning
August 1 for faculty, staff, and employees of private contractors assigned to
campus and August 20 for students.
5. A permit must be displayed on the vehicle no later than the first University
business day that the vehicle is brought on campus.
6. The permit must be displayed as designated by the University Police Department.
Only the permit for the current academic year should be displayed.
7. Vehicles owned by students may not normally be registered in the name of a
faculty or staff member.
8. Faculty, staff, or employees of private contractors or other government agencies
assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University changing permit status or students
changing permit status or vehicles must obtain a new permit no later than the first
University business day after the change takes place. If an identifying portion of
the original permit is presented at the time of replacement, replacement permits
will be issued for $5.00 each. Otherwise the regular fee will be charged. A vehicle
should not be sold with the parking permit still displayed.
9. Should a parking permit become mutilated or obliterated in any way, a new permit
must be obtained from the University Police Department. When the remnants of
the old permit are presented, a replacement will be issued for S5.00.
10. The permit holder is held responsible for all violations. A citation is not excused
on the plea that another person was driving the vehicle.
11. Fees for vehicle registration:
a. Faculty, Staff, or Employees of Private Contractors or Other
Government Agencies
Salary Salary
under $20,000
$20,000 or more
(1) Full Year First Vehicle $35.00 $45.00
Second Vehicle 25.00 30.00
(2) After Jan. 1 First Vehicle 25.00 30.00
Second Vehicle 15.00 25.00
(3) Summer 10.00 15.00
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b. Campus Resident Parking
c.
d.
First Vehicle $30.00
Second Vehicle 20.00
First Vehicle 20.00
Second Vehicle 15.00
10.00
$20.00
15.00
10.00
$20.00
15.00
10.00
e. Vendors
(1) Full Year First Vehicle $0.00
Second Vehicle 50.00
(2) After Jan. 1 First Vehicle 0.00
Second Vehicle 25.00
(3) Summer First Vehicle 0.00
Second Vehicle 15.00
f. Occupied Recreational Vehicle
(1) After Four Days Per Night $20.00
Required Display of Permit
Registration is not complete until a current registration permit is properly displayed as
follows:
1. Proper Display
To be properly displayed, the permit must be permanently affixed in the position
listed below for vehicle type. Taping or clipping the permit is not considered as
permanent placement (except faculty/staff permit, visitor permit, and temporary
permit).
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a. Student permits must be displayed on front windshield within 2 inches of
the State Registration sticker.
b. Motorcycle and trailer permits must be displayed where they can be seen
without difficulty.
c. Faculty and staff, temporary, vendor and visitor permits shall be
displayed from the rear view mirror in a manner to be visible from both the
front and rear of the vehicle. If vehicle does not have a rear view mirror,
the permit shall be placed face up on the driver s side of dash, but not
obstructing view of the vehicle identification number. Faculty and staff
permits may be displayed on any vehicle to be used by the permit holder.
2. Permit Not Transferable
A permit is not transferable from the person to whom it is issued. A student
permit is not transferable from the vehicle for which it is issued. Faculty, staff,
vendor, or private contractor permits may be moved from one vehicle to another
and can be displayed on any vehicle used by the permit holder. Resale of parking
permits is prohibited and will be considered as a false or fictitious permit.
Types of Permits
1. Permanent Permits:
a. Faculty, Staff, or Private Contractor
These permits are issued to employees (non-student) of the University, to
employees (non-student) of private contractors or other government
agencies assigned to the campus, or as authorized by the Chief of Police.
These permits designate a particular lot assignment. Holders of this type
of permit may use available faculty and staff spaces outside their assigned
lots to conduct University business on a temporary basis. These permits
must be returned to the University Police Department if employment on
campus ceases.
b. Campus Resident Parking
These permits are issued to students who live in on-campus housing only.
Holders of these permits may park in any area designated as "Campus
Resident" parking or "All Permit" parking. A valid student ID and proof
of liability insurance on the vehicle being registered is required.
c. Commuters (Students not Living in University Housing)
These permits are issued to students not living in University housing or
faculty, staff or students who wish to park in areas designated as "All
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Permit" parking areas. Holders of these permits may park in areas
designated as "All Permit" area parking. A valid student ID and proof of
liability insurance on the vehicle being registered is required.
d. Motorcycle
These permits are issued to faculty, staff, students, or employees of
private contractors assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University.
Holders of these permits may park in areas designated as motorcycle
parking. A valid student ID and proof of liability insurance on the vehicle
being registered is required.
e. Trailer
These permits are issued to faculty, staff, students, or employees of
private contractors assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University who
need to park trailers on campus. Trailers may not exceed 21 feet in length.
Holders of these permits may park the trailer in any legal parking space in
which the permit holder's vehicle is assigned.
f. Vendor
These permits are issued to vendors to the University community upon
approval of the Chief of Police or his designated representative.
g. Occupied Recreational Vehicles
The owner or operator of any recreational vehicle parked and occupied (
used as place of lodging either permanent or temporary while on the
campus of Stephen F. Austin State University) must register that vehicle
with the University Police Department as a recreational vehicle. A permit
will be issued for the vehicle. There is no fee for the use of a recreational
vehicle on campus for up to four nights per semester. Beginning on the
fifth night per semester a recreational vehicle is occupied , a fee of $20 per
night will be due and will be due for each subsequent night that the vehicle
is occupied. Permits may be obtained and fees paid at the University
Police Department. Permits must be obtained and fees must be paid in
advance of each nights stay. The valid permit must be displayed in the
front window of the vehicle or the front window of the tow vehicle near
the vehicle inspection sticker. The fee is for parking only. No facilities are
provided. A recreational vehicle owned by a student living on campus may
be registered as a regular vehicle , but may not be occupied as a recreational
vehicle on campus unless it is also registered as a recreational vehicle. If
this vehicle is occupied, the recreational vehicle fees are due in accordance
with this policy in addition to the regular parking permit fee.
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2. Handicapped Permits:
a. Handicapped Permits and Temporary Handicapped Permits are issued by
the County Tax Assessor-Collector of any Texas County.
b. Only vehicles displaying a Handicapped Permit or Temporary
Handicapped Permit may park in "Reserved for Handicapped" parking
spaces or any other area designed for disabled persons such as an access
ramp or curb cut. These vehicles must also display a valid Stephen F.
Austin State University parking permit.
c. A vehicle displaying a valid SFA parking permit and a valid handicapped
permit may park in any non-reserved parking space on campus. Reserved
parking places are reserved 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week for
service vehicles , residence hall directors, and loading zones.
d. Permits assigned to vehicles displaying appropriate Disabled Parking
Placards will be issued in compliance with Texas Transportation Code:
section 0681.0006 Parking Privileges: Persons with Disabilities and section
0681.0008 Parking Privileges: Veterans with Disabilities.
3. Temporary Permits:
a. Substitute Vehicle
If a vehicle other than the vehicle registered with the University must be
parked on campus, a temporary permit must be obtained at the University
Police Department no later than the first University business day after the
vehicle is brought on campus. These permits are free of charge to holders
of regular parking permits. When a vehicle (with a valid permit) is sold
and the permit is not removed, a temporary parking permit can be issued
for two (2) weeks and renewed for an additional two (2) weeks for the
substitute vehicle. This will give the owner time to retrieve the parking
permit. If unable to get the old permit during this time, a new permit must
be purchased. A valid student ID and current proof of liability insurance
on the vehicle being registered is required.
b. Short Term Vehicle
Operators not having a vehicle registered with the University who need to
operate a vehicle on campus for a short period of time may purchase a
temporary permit for $2.00 per week. This permit must be obtained at
the University Police Department no later than the first University
business day after the vehicle is brought on campus. A valid student ID
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and current proof of liability insurance on the vehicle being registered is
required.
c. Loading and Unloading Permit
A temporary permit may be obtained at no charge for loading or unloading
heavy equipment, supplies, bulky class projects, etc., in an area other than
the area designated on one's regular valid permit. Vehicle must be parked
in a legal parking space in the assigned lot for loading/unloading. These
permits may be obtained at the University Police Department.
d. Temporarily Sick or Injured Permit
A temporary permit may be obtained by a person who is temporarily
disabled ,due to illness or injury, to park in areas other than the area
designated on l^er regular valid permit. An application for this permit
must be accompanied by a doctor's statement. Parking assignments will be
made in keeping with available resources.
Parking Regulations
1. The University reserves the right to enforce parking and traffic regulations:
a. through the issuance of citations and the collection of fees for offenses.
b. through the impoundment of vehicles in place or removal by towing of
vehicles interfering with the movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic or
involved in specified parking offenses.
c. by the suspension or revocation of permits for repeated offenses.
d. by barring re-admission of any student for non-payment of outstanding
fees.
e. by withholding a student's official transcript and diploma.
f. by other such methods as are commonly employed by city or state police
in the control of traffic.
2. Parking areas are designated by metal signs. These signs indicate the type of
permit holder for which the area is reserved. Certain lots are reserved for permit
holders assigned to that lot only.
3. Parking areas are generally reserved for the type of permit holder indicated by
signs from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except as otherwise
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indicated. Parking lots 8 (North of Education Building) and 15 (Early Childhood
Lab/Outdoor Pool) are reserved Monday through Friday until 8:00 p.m. A
portion of Lot 47, (Commuter Lot) as identified by metal signs, is reserved for
Band Practice on Tuesday and Wednesday after 3:30 P.M. Vehicles will be
towed, at owner s expense, from this area during this designated time.
a. A valid parking permit is required for parking at the Health Clinic.
b. Pecan Park (Lot 54): All spaces facing the pavilion are reserved for Park
Patrons ONLY.
4. Unpaid charges for parking offenses are recorded in the name of the person who
has registered the vehicle with the University Police Department or in the name of
the person in whose name the vehicle is registered with some official state motor
vehicle registration department or agency. NOTE: If a student has the same
family name and/or home address as the registered owner, then the unpaid charges
on non-permitted vehicles will be recorded in the student's name. Parking permits
and parking fines not paid will be subject to collection. Any charges associated
with collection will be your responsibility.
5. A temporarily sick or injured person with a temporary "Special" permit may park
only in those areas specified on the permit by the University Police Department.
Vehicle must have a valid permanent parking permit.
6. Several parking spaces, regardless of the area in which they are located, are
reserved 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week for service vehicles, Residence
Hall Directors, Handicapped or as loading zones. This also includes UPD
Business, Police Vehicles ONLY and VIP Parking at Hall 20 spaces.
7. Several parking spaces too small for conventional vehicles have been designated
for motorcycles by curb markings. Spaces so marked are for two-wheeled motor
vehicles only.
8. Certain parking spaces have been designated as "20 minute" parking spaces.
These spaces are so designated to provide short-term parking for business access
to the Stephen F. Austin State University Post Office, University Center offices
and other designated areas. Overpaying in these spaces is prohibited. Citations
may be issued for each 21 minute segment of overparking. STUDENTS,
FACULTY, STAFF, AND PRIVATE CONTRACTORS MUST HAVE A
VALID SFA PERMIT DISPLAYED WHILE PARKED IN 20 MINUTE
PARKING.
9. All vehicles, except motorcycles, must park head-in and within a defined space in
lots and streets having angle or head-in parking.
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10. Vehicles are prohibited at all times from parking in reserved spaces without a
proper permit, no parking zones, tow-away zones, fire lanes, crosswalks, loading
zones or service driveways, on lawns, curbs or sidewalks, barricaded areas or in
any manner which obstructs the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
11. Students, faculty, staff and employees of private contractors or other government
agencies assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University are expected to be familiar
with and abide by these regulations at all times. The fact that a certain citation is
not issued when a vehicle is illegally parked does not mean or imply that the
regulation or law is no longer in effect.
12. The responsibility for obtaining knowledge of all laws and regulations in force
rests with the motor vehicle operator.
Violations and Enforcement of Parking Regulations
1. General Violations:
a. Parking a vehicle displaying a valid permit, but in violation of lot or area
assignment.
Fee: $15.00
Above parking control will apply from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Reserved lots are reserved until
times indicated by signage.
b. Parking backward in a parking space.
Fee: $15.00
c. Failing to properly display a valid parking permit.
Fee: $25.00 and purchasing appropriate permit for vehicle if
registered to an owner or operator who is a faculty, staff,
student, or employee of a private contractor assigned to
campus.
d. Failing to park properly within the lines of a parking space.
Fee: $15.00
Above parking controls will apply 24 hours a day, seven (7)
days a week.
e. Parking in a space designated "20 minute parking" for more than 20
minutes with a valid permit.
Fee: $15.00
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Above parking control will apply from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
f. Display permit assigned to another vehicle.
Fee: $15.00
Above parking control will apply 24 hours a day, seven (7)
days a week.
g. Display two or more valid permanent permits.
Fee: $15.00
Above parking controls will apply 24 hours a day, seven (7)
days a week.
2. Flagrant Violations:
a. Parking in a reserved space without displaying a proper permit.
Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
b. Parking a vehicle in a no parking zone.
Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
c. Parking in any manner which obstructs vehicular traffic.
Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
d. Parking in any manner which obstructs a crosswalk.
Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
e. Parking in a fire lane.
Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
f. Parking in a tow away zone.
Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
g. Parking in a loading zone or service driveway.
Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
h. Parking on any lawn, curb, sidewalk or other area not set aside for parking.
Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
i. Parking on campus while parking privileges are suspended.
Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
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j. Moving any barricade or parking within any barricaded area.
Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
k. Using a forged, altered, false, of fictitious or stolen permit.
Fee: $50.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
1. Falsifying or altering vehicle registration information.
Fee: $50.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
m. Parking in a "Reserved for Handicapped" parking space or any other area
designed for disabled persons such as an access ramp or curb cut without
displaying a proper permit or any other area designed for disabled persons
such as an access ramp or curb cut.
Fee: $50.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
n. Parking in violation of the directions of a Traffic Control Officer.
Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away.
Above parking controls will apply 24 hours a day, seven (7)
days a week.
3. Citations for Parking Violations:
a. Citations will be issued to vehicles for violation of parking regulations.
b. Fees for parking violations may be paid in person at the University
Business Office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday or mailed to:
Stephen F. Austin State University
Business Office
P. O. Box 130 53 SFASU Station
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-3053.
4. Impoundment in Place
a. A vehicle may be impounded in place if:
(1) it is parked anywhere on campus without displaying a current
permit and has 3 or more unresolved citations; or
(2) the owner or operator violates the terms of a conditional release; or
(3) it is parked illegally in a handicap space without displaying a
proper permit; or
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(4) the owner or operator illegally uses a handicap permit to obtain
parking privileges; or
(5) it is parked in any space without a permit for that area.
b. A vehicle impounded in place shall be released if:
(1) the owner or operator pays for all outstanding citations on the
vehicle plus a fee of $25.00 and purchases a valid permit.
(2) the University Chief of Police authorizes the release of the vehicle.
5. Tow A way:
a. A vehicle impounded in place may be towed away if:
(1) disposition of all citations for the vehicle is not made within three
(3) days of the impoundment;
(2) the owner or operator removes or attempts to remove the
impounding equipment attached to the vehicle.
b. A vehicle may be towed away if the owner or operator:
(1) parks in any manner which obstructs vehicular traffic;
(2) parks in any manner which obstructs a crosswalk;
(3) parks in a loading zone or service drive way;
(4) parks in a no parking zone;
(5) parks in a fire lane;
(6) parks in a tow away zone;
(7) parks on campus while parking privileges are suspended;
(8) moves any barricade or parks in any barricaded area;
(9) parks in a reserved space without displaying a proper permit;
(10) parks in a Reserved for Handicapped space without displaying a
proper permit or any other area designed for disabled persons such
as an access ramp or curb cut;
(11) violates the terms of a conditional release;
(12) parks in violation of the directions of a Traffic Control Officer;
(13) parks in any space without a permit for that area.
c. A vehicle that has been removed by tow away shall be released if:
(1) the owner or operator of the vehicle pays the fees for all
outstanding citations on the vehicle plus a commercial wrecker
service fee of (to be determined by competitive bid and posted at
the University Police Department) and storage charges of (to be
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determined by competitive bid and posted at the University Police
Department); or
(2) the University Chief of Police authorizes the release of the vehicle.
d. When the removal of a vehicle has been authorized and the owner or
operator of the vehicle appears at the vehicle after the wrecker has arrived
and the wrecker driver has made a hook-up or signed the tow order for
custody of the vehicle, the vehicle shall not be towed away if the owner or
operator:
(1) pays the wrecker driver a fee of $25.00 in lieu of towing; and
(2) agrees to move the vehicle.
(3) agrees to pay outstanding fees.
e. When the removal of a vehicle has been authorized and the owner or
operator appears at the vehicle before the arrival of the wrecker, the
vehicle shall not be towed away if the owner or operator:
(1) agrees to move the vehicle.
(2) agrees to pay outstanding fees.
f. No vehicle may be towed away without the express approval of the
University Chief of Police or his designated representative.
g. Fees for tow away will be included on their SFA bill if a student, faculty
or staff. Others may pay at the University Police Department
Permits/Citations Office between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday or the Police Dispatch Office after 5:00 p.m. and on
Saturday and Sunday.
6. Suspension of Parking Privileges:
a. Parking and Traffic Regulations and Information are rules adopted by the
Board of Regents under the authority of the Texas Education Code. All
vehicles operated on the properties of the University are required by law
to comply with University Parking and Traffic Regulations and
Information.
Notices of parking violations may constitute a suspension of parking
privileges and any fee assessed is for reinstatement of parking privileges
for operators of vehicles registered with the University.
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All violations involving registration of vehicles operated on the properties
of the University are violations of the law and University Parking and
Traffic Regulations and Information. Disposition of these citations at the
University is a privilege extended by the University which may be
withdrawn at the University's option.
Violation of University Parking and Traffic Regulations is a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of up to $200.
Any parking violation may be filed in a Justice or Municipal court as a
violation of University Parking and Traffic Regulations.
b. Violation of suspension of parking privileges shall result in removal of the
vehicle by tow away.
7. Appeal of Citation, Impoundment, and Tow Away:
If a person receives a citation and believes it is unwarranted, he/she may enter a
plea of not guilty at the University Police Department. All pleas must be entered
at the University Police Department within seven (7) class days of the date of the
citation. Appeal forms and other information may be obtained at the University
Police Department.
Student citations shall be appealed through the Student Supreme Court. All
decisions of this body are final. Faculty and staff citations shall be appealed
through the Faculty/Staff Traffic Appeals Board.
Bicycle Registration and Regulations
1. Registration:
a. The University does not require the registration of bicycles, however
owners are encouraged to have bicycles marked for identification purposes
at the University Police Department.
(1) The University Police Department will record bicycle serial
number and description and issue a bicycle permit for a $5.00
charge; or
(2) The University Police Department will record bicycle serial
number and description and make available an engraving tool to
mark bicycles for identification. There is no charge for this service.
2. Regulations:
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a. Every person operating a bicycle on University property must give the
right-of-way to pedestrians at all times, keep to the right of the roadway
and obey all traffic signals.
b. Bicycles may not be parked on sidewalks or in University buildings at any
time. Bicycles are to be parked in bicycle racks. Bicycles may not be left
on porches or walkways and may not be chained to trees, light poles,
shrubs, art objects, handrails or stairways.
c. Bicycles parked in violation may be impounded and removed to the
University Police Department and a $5.00 fee charged for its release.
Traffic Regulations
1. Speed Limits:
The speed limit within the campus area is 20 MPH unless otherwise posted,
except the speed limit for all parking lots is 10 MPH.
2. Moving Violations:
All vehicles driven on Stephen F. Austin State University property are subject to
all University traffic regulations, State of Texas Motor Vehicle Codes and City of
Nacogdoches, Motor Vehicle Laws. Moving violations may be issued on a City
of Nacogdoches Traffic Citation or filed in the office of the appropriate Justice of
the Peace.
3. Right-of-Way:
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all marked crosswalks. Motor vehicle
operators must yield the right-of-way to pedestrian traffic in marked crosswalks.
University Police
The Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University is authorized to employ
campus police personnel. Such officers are commissioned as Texas peace officers and are
vested with all powers, privileges and immunities of peace officers in the performance of
their duties. As Texas peace officers, Stephen F. Austin State University Police Officers
have county wide jurisdiction in all counties in which the University owns property.
All persons on University property are required to identify themselves to such officers
when requested. Failure to produce identification upon request of an officer may result in
arrest and appearance before a magistrate.
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The University Police shall be vested with the authority to refuse to allow persons having
no legitimate business to enter upon any property under the control and jurisdiction of
Stephen F. Austin State University and to eject any unauthorized persons from said
property upon their refusal to leave peaceably upon request.
The University Police are authorized to enforce the Texas Motor Vehicle Code, the Texas
Penal Code, the applicable Ordinances of the City of Nacogdoches, the parking and traffic
regulations of the University and all other laws.
All accidents, thefts, and other offenses that occur on University property or anywhere
within the campus area should be reported to the University Police immediately.
Accident reports should be made prior to moving vehicles. One-vehicle accidents should
also be reported. Always keep your vehicle locked.
Source of Authority: Texas Education Code, sec. 51.201 et seq.: Board of Regents;
President; Vice President for University Affairs
Cross Reference: Parking and Traffic Regulations and Information
Contact for Revision: Chief of University Police
Forms: None
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Employment of Persons with Criminal History E-19
Original Implementation: August 1, 1983
Last Revision: April 3(l2Q0\ApriI 22, 2003
No person who has been convicted within the previous ten years of an offonsoa felony or
is currently on probation for a felony or convicted of a misdemeanor of moral turpitude
that constitutes a felony, or is currently on probation for a felony, shali be employed at
the University in a security sensitive position. Exceptions to this rule may be made on
the basis of iwe-three factors:
1. the immediate past employment of the applicant or employee; or
2. the job relatedness of the crime, or
3. the time elapsed since the crime.
All employees are required to disclose a felony or misdemeanor conviction involving
moral turpitude whether prior to or during employment For purposes of this policy,
moral turpitude shall include, but is not limited to dishonesty, giving of a false statement,
fraud, and theft. Employees should disclose the conviction to their Department Head
who shall inform the Director of Human Resources.
This rule is designed to assure the safety and security of the students, faculty, and staff
and property at the University.
For purposes of this rule, the term "offense that constitutes a felony" shall have the same
meaning as the term is used in the Texas Penal Code or any United States codes.
This rule becomes effective and shall apply to all persons applying for, or granted,
employment with the University on or after August 1, 1983.
Source of Authority: Board of Regents
Cross Reference: NemSecurity Sensitive Policy E-44
Contact for Revision: President
Forms: None
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Building Security/Special Events F-5
Original Implementation: Unpublished
Last Revision: April 18, 2000Apii/ 22, 2003
!t is the responsibility of the University Police Department to open University buildings at 6:00
i.m. Monday through Friday and to secure all buildings after the end of the business day.
It is the responsibility of all departments to contact the University Police Department when a
ipecial event will be held in a University building after normal business hours. Buildings will be
eft open and secured by University police officers at the appropriate time. At designated hours
luring each night shift police officers check all buildings.
Jource of Authority: Vice President for University Affairs
>oss Reference: None
Contact for Revision: Chief of University Police
'orms: None
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Stone Fort Museum Collections F-25
Original Implementation: April, 1982
Last Revision: August \.2Q00April 22, 2003
The Stone Fort Museum selectively collects artifacts which the Museum's Curator
determines are useful in interpreting the prehistory and history of East Texas wifek
emphasis on the periods prior to \900.prior to 1900 with special emphasis on the Spanish
and Mexican periods beginning in 1690 with the establishment of the Spanish Mission
Tejas and ending with the overthrow of the Mexican government in 1836 by Texas
revolutionists.
Permanent Acquisition Policies
1. The Museum may add objects to the collection by means of gifts, bequests, purchases,
exchanges or any other transactions by which title to the objects passes to the Museum.
Criterions for acceptance to the permanent collection are the following:
a. Consistency with the museum 's focus
b. A clear title available from the source of acquisition
c. Adequacy of documentation
d. Acceptable condition
e. Ability of the museum to care properly for and use the acquisition
f Research potential
g. Educational, interpretive, and exhibit potential
h. Intrinsic value possessing associations with important events or individuals, age,
or typicality
2. Donations of artifacts which that meet the Museum's collecting purposes are sought
and encouraged. Donors Potential donors must have present evidence q/*clear, legal title
to any gift, and must complete a "Gift AgreementM/0>™ for each donation. Items of
questionable provenance or obtained through illicit trade shall not be acquired.
4-.3 In accepting all collections, regardless of the mode of acquisition, the Museum seeks
to acquire, in addition to property rights, any copyright, patent, and trademark that may
legally restrict the Museum fsfull use of the acquisition.
4. All donations are tax deductible; however, the Museum assumes no responsibility for
evaluating donations.
25. All donations become state property and therefore, must be outright and
unconditional gifts to be used at the discretion of the Museum under state laws regulating
the use of state property.
a. The Museum must accept each gift without any condition that it be kept intact, that
it be exhibited, either temporarily or permanently, or that the Museum keep the gift
permanently.
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b. The Museum reserves the right to restore, reconstruct, refurbish or repair any part
of any gift.
*6. Generally, t7he Museum does not accept any gift it cannot use, but will assist
prospective donors in finding some other museum which might like to havcan
appropriate home for the object.
47. In the event that a gift is tendered but not accepted by the Museum, it must be
removed from the Stone Fort Museum within thirty days of notification. All items not
removed by this deadline shall automatically become the property of the Museum and
shall be subject to disposal.
#• All gifts must be reported to the office of the Vice President for University
Advancement by completing a ''Report of Gifts Received" form. (See Gift policy.)
Incoming Loan Policies
$1. Because of the expense involved in housing, handling, maintaining, insuring and
exhibiting collections, loans cannot ordinarily be accepted//?*? Museum does not accept
artifacts on loan for extended periods. . Occasionally, Temporary loans are considered
for special exhibits or programming, but only for assigned time periods of time. An
"Incoming Loan Agreement" form must be completed prior to the loan of objects.
2. All material loaned to the Museum will be treated with care and will be subject to
collections care procedures governing permanent collections.
Bt3. All loan items must be removed from the Stone Fort Museum on the date stated on
the "Incoming Loan Agreement" form, which is to bo completed prior to the loan. All
items not removed by thirty days from this deadline shall automatically become the
property of the Stone Fort Museum and shall be subject to museum policies. Effective
September 1, 1987\ Texas Sentate Bill 952 amends the Texas Property Code by adding
Title 6A, Chapter 80. This bill establishes the ownership for loaned cultural property
that has been abandoned by the lender, establishes uniform procedures for the
termination of loans of property to museums, allows museums to conserve loaned
property under certain conditions, and limits actions to recover loaned property.
Property on loan to a museum for 15 years or more and to which no person has made
claim according to the records of the museum, is considered to be abandoned and
becomes the property of the museum if the museum has given the lender notification and
unless there is an unexpired loan agreement to the contrary.
b. Any property on loan to a museum for 15 years or more and to which no person has
made claim according to the records of the museum, is considered to be abandoned and
becomes the property of the museum if the museum has given the lender notification and
unless there is an unexpired loan agreement to the contrary.
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6. All gifts must be reported to the office of the Vice President for University
Advancement by completing a "Report of Gifts Received" form. (Sec Gift policy.)
Outgoing Loan Policies
1. The Museum loans collection material solely for educational or research purposes.
Borrowed items remain the property of the Museum and may not be claimed, mortgaged,
loaned, assigned, used as collateral, or otherwise encumbered by the borrower. The
borrower must complete an nOutgoing Loan Agreement91 form.
2. The borrower is prohibited from photographing or digitally recording objects on loan
without written consent of the Stone Fort Museum, and any prints or digital recordings of
the loaned material may not be published for any purposes beyond educational use
without written consent of the Stone Fort Museum.
3. Any and all use of the loan material will be credited to the Stone Fort Museum,
Stephen F. Austin State University.
4. The borrower will exercise all reasonable precautions to protect the loan from
damage, loss, destruction, or alteration. The borrower may not glue, pin, punch, drill,
tape, nail, tack, or otherwise violate the integrity of the loan, nor may the borrower
clean, repair, retouch, or otherwise alter the loan.
5. In the event of damage, loss, alteration, or any other change in the condition of the
loan, the borrower must immediately notify the Stone Fort Museum in writing. Damage
or loss in shipment must also be reported to the Museum immediately.
Source Of Authority: Texas Property Code, sec. 80.001 et seq.; President; Vice
President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: None
Contact For Revision: Curator of the Stone Fort Museum
Forms: Gift Agreement, Incoming Loan Agreement, Outgoing Loan Agreement (fee&
available in the Stone Fort Museum), Report of Gifts Received (available in University
Advancement)
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INCOMING LOAN AGREEMENT - page of
In accordance with the conditions printed below and on the reverse, the following objects
are borrowed by the Stone Fort Museum from the institution/individual listed below for
the following purpose:
tutl0n name of contact
address
Purpose of Loan:
Loan Period:
Transportation:
Insurance (see conditions on reverse):
_to be carried by the Stone Fort Museum, Stephen F. Austin State University
to be carried by Lender
insurance waived
Credit line shall read:
Special Instructions (packing, shipping, handling, etc.): ~~"
Description of Obiect(s) Insurance
Value ~~ ~ "
_check if artifact list continued on Addendum
I have read and agree to the conditions and certify that I have full authority to enter into
this agreement:
signature for Stone Fort Museum ~ signature for Lending Institution/Lender
e title or source of authority
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INCOMING LOAN AGREEMENT - page __ of
Artifact List Addendum
Lender's name or institution:
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CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE LOAN OF OBJECTS
TO THE STONE FORT MUSEUM
Care and Preservation
1. The Stone Fort Museum will provide borrowed objects the same care as it does to comparable propertv
of its own. ^ 7

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Stephen F. Austin State University Minutes of the Board of Regents Nacogdoches, Texas April 22,2003 Volume 190 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 03-18 Suspension of Board Rules to Move Election of Officers to the End of the Meeting 1 03-19 Approval of January 28, 2003 and April 17, 2003 Minutes 1 03-20 Election of University President... „... 1 03-21 Election of General Counsel 1 03-22 Election of Director of Audit Services 1 03-23 Personnel 1 A. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 2002-2003 2 B. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 2003-2004 2 C. Changes of Status 3 D. Promotions 4 E. Tenure 5 F. Regents Professorships for 2003-2004 5 G. Faculty Development Leaves for 2003-2004 5 03-24 Academic and Student Affairs 6 A. Faculty Workload Report for Spring 2003 6 B. Curriculum 6 C. Underenrolled Classes 6 D. Approval to Offer Graduate Majors in School Mathematics 6 E. Approval to Offer Graduate Major in Athletic Training 6 F. Graduate Student Application Fee: Change Form 6 G. Approval to Offer Secondary Education ITV Course 6 03-25 Memorandum of Understanding Between SFA and Tyler Junior College for Seamless BS in Animal Science 6 03-26 Financial Affairs.. 6 A.Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Adjustments 7 B. Fiscal Year 2003 Summer Budget 7 C. Approval for Purchase Over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - Alto Watershed Project) 7 D. Approval for Purchase Over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - GIS Lab) 7 E. Approval for Purchase Over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - Wood Science Lab) 7 F. Vending Contract with Accent Food Services 7 03-27 Buildings and Grounds 7 A. Telecommunications Switch - NEC selected as vendor 7 B. Housing HVAC - Halls 7, 10, 13 7 C. Coliseum HVAC - Replace Cooling Tower & Chillers 8 D.Internet Service Contract with Verio : 8 E. Equine Center Construction 8 F. University Center Expansion & Renovation 8 03-28 University Policies and Procedures 8 03-29 Election of Board Officers , 8 03-30 Resolution to Recognize Persons Assisting in the Columbia Shuttle Disaster 9 Reports 9 A. Faculty Senate B. Student Government Association C. President Appendix No. 1 - Curriculum Changes 10 Appendix No. 2 -Underenrolled Classes 18 Appendix No. 3 - Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Adjustments 20 Appendix No. 4 - Budget Changes 21 Appendix No. 5 - Resolution Authorizing a Request for Financing for University Center 22 Appendix No. 6 - Policy Revisions 23 A-19 Final Examinations PI A-44 Transfer Admission P2 A-45 Transfer Credits P3 A-46 Underenrolled Classes P5 A-50 Concurrent Enrollment P7 A-56 Grants & Contracts Administration P8 A-57 Texas Academic Skills Program P9 B-24 Property Transfer and Disposal P14 C-45 Professional and Consultant Services P18 D-24 Parking and Traffic Regulations P25 E-19 Employment of Persons with Criminal History P42 F-5 Building Security/Special Events P43 F-25 Stone Fort Museum Collections P44 D-20a New: Intellectual Property Rights for Distance EducationP51 B-34 New: Property Liability P57 MINUTES OF THE MEETING BOARD OF REGENTS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS APRIL 22, 2003 The meeting was called to order at 9:12 a.m. by Chair Mike Enoch. Board members present in Room 307: Penny Butler, Kenneth James, Mike Enoch, Gary Lopez, Susan Roberds, Lyn Stevens, Mike Wilhite and Fred Wulf. Margarita de la Garza Grahm joined the meeting at 9:25. Absent: none.. Others present in Board Room 307: Tito Guerrero, Jerry Holbert, Miles McCall, Baker Pattillo, Roland Smith, Marlin Young, Yvette Clark, and other SFA administrators, staff, and visitors. Executive Session was announced at 9:15, and the Board returned to Open Session at 1:35. 03-18 Upon motion of Regent Lopez, seconded by Regent Stevens, with Regents Butler, James, Lopez, Roberds, Stevens, Wilhite and Wulf voting aye, it was ordered that the Board suspend its rules, and move the election of officers to the end of the meeting. 03-19 Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Wulf, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes of January 28, 2003 and April 17, 2003 be approved. 03-20 Upon motion of Regent Wilhite, seconded by Regent Lopez, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that Dr. Tito Guerrero be elected President, at a salary to be determined when the budget process is completed. 03-21 Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Lopez, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that Yvette Clark be elected General Counsel, at a salary to be determined when the budget process is completed. 03-22 Upon motion of Regent Lopez, seconded by Regent Butler, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that Steve McGee, at a salary to be determined when the budget process is completed. 03-23 Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Wulf, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following Personnel items be approved. A. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 2002-2003 1. Academic Affairs Dr. Mary Cullinan, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of English, at a salary of $135,000 for twelve months, effective July 1, 2003. Tenure for the faculty appointment is also awarded. 2. College of Education Dr. John E. Jacobson, Dean of the College of Education and Professor of Elementary Education, at a salary of $110,000 for twelve months, effective July 1, 2003. Tenure for the faculty appointment is also awarded. 3. Forestry Dr. Theresa G. Coble, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of Minnesota), at a salary of $42,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective January 1, 2003. 4. Political Science Dr. Newton Gaskill, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of Texas-Austin), at a salary of $37,107 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective January 1, 2003. 5. Athletics Mr. Justin Gilbert, Assistant Volleyball Coach and Instructor of Kinesiology, at a salary of $33,048 for 10.5 months, effective January 13, 2003. B. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 2003-2004 1. Biology Mr. Benjamin Pratt, Assistant Professor, M.S. (Iowa State University), at a salary of $39,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September 1, 2003, contingent upon completion of doctorate by September 1, 2003. 2. Chemistry Dr. Michael A. Janusa, Chair and Professor, Ph.D. (Louisiana State University), at a salary of $81,000 for 100 percent time for eleven months, effective September 1, 2003. Tenure is awarded with this appointment. 3. Economics /Finance Mr. Mark A. Thompson, Assistant Professor, M.A. (Texas Tech University), at a salary of $56,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September 1, 2003, contingent upon completion of doctorate by May, 2003. 4. English/Philosophy Mr. Norjuan Q. Austin, Assistant Professor, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State University), at a salary of $36,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective August 31, 2003, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31, 2003. Dr. Michael W. Given, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Southern Illinois University), at a salary of $36,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September 1,2003. Mr. Kenneth L. Untiedt, Assistant Professor, M.A. (Texas Tech University), at a salary of $36,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September 1, 2003, contingent upon completion of doctorate by September 30, 2003. 5. Management Mr. Larry Chasteen, Assistant Professor, M.A. (University of Texas-Dallas), at a salary of $63,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September 1, 2003, contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31, 2003. 6. Political Science Dr. Hans J. Hacker, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Ohio State University), at a salary of $36,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, effective September 1, 2003. C. Changes of Status 1. Academic Affairs Dr. Marlin Young, from Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Business at a salary of $116,000 for 100% time for twelve months, to Interim Associate Provost and Professor of Business at a salary of $116,000 for 100% time for twelve months, effective July 1, 2003. 2. Accounting Dr. Treba A. Marsh, from Associate Professor and Interim Chair at a salary of $83,411 for 100 percent time for eleven months, to Associate Professor and Chair at a salary of $91,772 for 100 percent time for eleven months. 3. Criminal Justice Dr. Ron Robinson rescinded his request for retirement and modified employment which was approved at the October 17, 2002 meeting, and will remain as Associate Professor. 4. Secondary Education Dr. Fred M. Zachary, from Associate Professor at a salary of $52,000 for 100 percent time for nine months, to Associate Professor and Interim Chair at a salary of $58,000 for 100 percent time for the Spring semester, 2003. 5. Political Science and Geography Dr. Ron Claunch, from Professor and Interim Chair at a salary of $80,756 for 100 percent time for eleven months, to Professor and Chair at a salary of $80,756 for 100 percent time for eleven months. 6. Human Services Mr. William Henry Bryan, from Professor at a salary of $56,832 for 100 percent time for nine months, to Professor and Interim Chair, with a $2,000 added stipend beyond his summer budgeted position, for 100 percent time for two months effective June 1,2003. D. Promotions were granted, effective fall semester, 2003. To Assistant Professor: Dr. Vikki Boatman Elementary Education Dr. Mary Nelle Brunson Elementary Education Mr. Scott Harris* Music * Contingent upon completion of doctorate by September 1, 2003 To Associate Professor: Dr. Ellen Csikai Social Work Dr. Al Greule Communication Dr. Martha Sullivan Criminal Justice Ms. Leisha Bridwell Human Sciences Dr. Wynter Chauvin Elementary Education Dr. Brenda Marques Human Sciences Dr. Sheryl Wittenbach Human Sciences Dr. Nancy Wisely Sociology Dr. Brent Burt Biology Dr. Stephen Wagner Biology To Professor: Dr. Elton Scifres Management Dr. Charlene Crocker Secondary Education Dr. Karen Mayo Secondary Education Dr. Kenneth Farrish Forestry Dr. Hans Williams Forestry Dr. Lauren Scharff Psychology To Professor Emeritus Dr. Paul Risk Forestry Dr. Carl Davis History Dr. James Speer Psychology Dr. Jacob Seaton Chemistry E. Tenure was awarded to the following individuals, effective September 1, 2003. Dr. Ellen Csikai Social Work Dr. Michael Stroup Economics & Finance Dr. Carol Abel Elementary Education Dr. Vikki Boatman Elementary Education Dr. Mary Nell Brunson Elementary Education Dr. Charlene Crocker Secondary Education Dr. Karen Mayo Secondary Education Dr. Michael F. Moode Kinesiology Dr. Diane Boyd Schultz Music Dr. Kirsten Nelson Music Ms. Anita D. Powell Art Dr. Art Sementelli Political Science Dr. Michael Walker Psychology F. Regents Professorships for Academic Year 2003-2004 Dr. M. K. (Suzy) Weems Human Sciences Mr. Charles D. Jones Art G. Faculty Development Leaves for 2003-2004 Fall 2003: Ms. Sharron Graves Accounting Spring 2004 Ms. Sharron Graves Accounting Dr. Robert Strader Computer Science 03-24 Upon motion of Regent Roberds, seconded by Regent Butler, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following Academic and Student Affairs items be approved. A. The Faculty Workload Report for Spring 2003 was approved. B. Undergraduate and graduate curriculum changes listed in Appendix No. 1 were approved. C. Spring 2003 Underenrolled Class list was approved. D. Approval to Offer Graduate Majors in School Mathematics - The College of Sciences and Mathematics was authorized to submit a proposal to the Coordinating Board requesting approval to offer School Mathematics: Middle Level and School Mathematics: Secondary Level as graduate majors. E. Graduate Major in Athletic Training - The College of Education was authorized to offer a Graduate Major in Athletic Training. The proposal will be forwarded to the Coordinating Board for review and approval. F. Graduate Student Application Fee: Change Form - Approval was given to charge a $25.00 Graduate Student Application Fee for the following programs: Accounting, Art, Biology, Biotechnology, Communication, Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Environmental Science, History, Music, MBA, and Psychology. Half of the fee will be distributed to graduate programs, and half to the Graduate School to cover the cost of application processing and review. H. Secondary Education ITV Course - The Board authorized Stephen F. Austin to teach a Secondary Education Interactive Video course in Summer II, 2003, which will benefit SFA students who are working on their Masters degree in Educational Leadership, specifically the principal preparation program. 03-25 Upon motion of Regent Wilhite, seconded by Regent Butler, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that approval be given for the Memorandum of Understanding Between SFA and Tyler Junior College to offer a seamless B.S. degree in Animal Science. TJC will offer lower level courses in the agriculture core and general education courses. All upper level courses, including at least 12 hours of the minor in General Business will be delivered by SFA. A minimum of 42 hours must be delivered by SFA with 36 of those hours being advanced. 03-26 Upon motion of Regent James, seconded by Regent Stevens, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following Financial Affairs items be approved. A. Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Adjustments - Changes to the Fiscal Year 2003 Operating Budget were authorized as shown in Appendix No. 3. B. Fiscal Year 2003 Summer Budget - Faculty and staff salaries and benefits included in the annual budget were increased by $378,828 to provide funding for the education and general portion of the 2003 summer budget, and the total summer budget of $3,972,647 was approved as presented. C. Purchase over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - Alto Watershed Project) - Expenditure of a maximum of $105,600 was approved to test water samples from the Alto Watershed Project. Sources of funding are the Center for Applied Studies in Forestry, the Forest Research Institute, and the Alto Watershed Project. D. Purchase Over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Labs - Expenditure of $75,000 from FY 2004 funds was approved for the purchase of 25 new PC's and one server. The sources of funding are Instructional Capital and T.L.L. Temple Gift accounts. E. Purchase Over $50,000 (Forestry for FY 2004 - Wood Science Lab) - Expenditure of $80,000 was approved to purchase a large capacity (20-foot) wood-testing machine. Source of funding is the T.L.L. Temple Gift account. F. Vending Contract - the University was authorized to contract the food vending program and the President was authorized to sign a five-year contract with Accent Food Services which will guarantee a minimum of $33,000 per year or 15% of gross sales, whichever is higher. In addition to the minimum guarantee the company will purchase the existing vending machines for a sum of $77,000. 03-27 Upon motion of Regent Wilhite, seconded by Regent Lopez, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following Buildings and Grounds items be approved. A. Telecommunications Switch - The Board ratified selection of NEC as vendor for the new telecommunications switch. The expected purchase and five-year maintenance cost is not to exceed $2,197,000. The source of funds is the tuition revenue bond issue approved by the Board on June 18, 2002. B. Housing HVAC - The University was authorized to replace the HVAC systems in Hall 7 (Todd - $89,000) and chillers in Hall 10 ($80,800) at a cost not to exceed $169,800 and the President was authorized to sign purchase orders and contracts necessary to complete the procurement. The physical plant will serve as general contractor for the project. Funds are included in the fiscal year 2003 budget. Replacement for chillers for Hall 13 (Wilson) will be included in the fiscal year 2004 budget request ($90,000). C. Coliseum HVAC - The University was authorized to replace the Coliseum cooling tower and chillers at a cost not to exceed $120,000 and the President was authorized to sign purchase orders and contracts necessary to complete the project. Source of funds for this portion of the project is the auxiliary fund balance. D. Internet Service Contract - The SFA-Verio internet service contract was approved for 100 megabit-per-second bandwidth at a cost not to exceed $ 10,783 per month ($129,396 per year) and the President was authorized to sign purchase orders and contracts necessary to complete the procurement. Funds for this project were authorized in the FY 2003 Telecommunications and Networking budget. E. Equine Center - The University was authorized to proceed with construction of the facility at a cost not to exceed $450,000. Funding sources are budgeted HEAF ($197,000), a portion of the proceeds from sale of the Dairy Farm ($80,000), and designated fund balance ($173,000). Project initiation is subject to certification of funds availability. F. University Center - The University was authorized to seek Coordinating Board approval for the renovation and expansion of the University Center. Combined cost of the renovation and 90,000 sq. ft. expansion is estimated at $27,386,000. The Board of Regents approved the Resolution Authorizing a Request for Financing (Appendix No. 5) to permit the University to begin work with the Texas Public Finance Authority for purposes of issuing bonds to fund the project. Funds expended to the project may be attributed to future issued bonds on the project. 03-28 Upon motion of Regent Wulf, seconded by Regent de la Garza-Grahm, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the policy revisions shown as Appendix No. 6 be approved, and that all references to "Vice President for Academic Affairs" be amended to "Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs." 03-29 The Nominating Committee recommended that the Board decide between Kenneth James and Mike Wilhite, as Chair and Vice Chair, and appoint Lyn Stevens as Secretary. A motion by Regent Wulf to elect Wilhite as Chair, James as Vice Chair and Stevens as secretary died for lack of a second. Regent Stevens then made a motion that the Board elect James as Chair, Wilhite as Vice Chair and Stevens as Secretary, at which time Wilhite asked that his name be removed from consideration as Vice Chair. On a third motion, made by Regent Stevens and seconded by Gary Lopez, with Regents Butler, James, Lopez, Roberds, and Stevens voting aye, the Board elected Kenneth James as Chair, Lyn Stevens as Vice Chair and Fred Wulf as Secretary. (Regent de la Garza-Grahm was not present in the room at the time of the vote; Regents Wilhite and Wulf did not vote.) 8 03-30 Upon motion of Regent Stevens, seconded by Regent Roberds, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that a Board resolution be prepared to recognize those persons involved in the Columbia Shuttle Disaster. REPORTS A. Faculty Senate 1. Recent actions by the Senate. 2. Pending Senate business. 3. Selection of the VPAA. B. Student Government Association 1. UC Expansion 2. Student Experience Task Force Report 3. Farewell C. President 1. Legislative Session/Governmental Relations 2. Strategic Planning Effort 3. Coordinating Board Meeting (April 24, 2003) 4. Pizza with the President (April 29, 2003) 5. Texas Lyceum Meeting (May 2 & 3, 2003) 6. Faculty/Staff Picnic (May 8, 2003) 7. Spring Commencement (May 10,2003) 8. Boynton Presidential Home Dedication (May 11, 2003) 9. Meeting of the Board of Regents in July 10. Answer Questions from Members of the Board of Regents Meeting adjourned at 2:42 p.m. Appendix No. 1 ourse lumber 1TC 401 NV348 OR 255 OR 255L MS 450 MS 475 NG335 NG443 IS 321 A 091 A 092 UNDERGRADUATE NEW COURSE PROPOSALS SPRING 2003 Course Title JS 314 Private Security Operations Theory Review Natural Resource Policy Forest Wildlife Management Forest Wildlife Management Lab Seminar in American Studies Independent Study Intro to Media and Visual Studies Intro to Literacy Studies Non-Western World History Beginning ESL Comp/Grammar Beginning ESL Oral Skills Proposed Action Detail New Course New Course New Course New-Replace FOR 350 New-Replace FOR 350L New Course New- Course New- Course New Course New-Replace HIS 251 New Course New Coun Beginning ESL Read/Vocab New Coun A 094 Beginning ESL Listening New Coun Intermediate ESL Comp/Grammar New Coun A 096 A 097 Intermediate ESL Oral Skills New Cours A 098 A211 Intermediate ESL Read/Vocab Intermediate ESL Listening New Course New Course Intermediate Language Course 1 New Cours 1 A 420 Intermediate Language Course II New Cours applied Spanish Linguistics New Course IS 300 C413 Intro to LAS New-Replace LAS 250 Campaigns and Elections New Course O250 Economic Botany New Course Special Topics in Biology New Course O 472L }R215 Special Topics in Biology Lab New Course Principles in Electrical Engineering New Course ifR 215L Principles in Electrical Engineering Lab New Course IT 215 Turfgrass Management I New Coun Landscape Installation New Course IT 247L Landscape Installation New Coun Turfgrass Management II New Course Turfgrass Management II Lab New Cours S433 S440 Intro to Agricultural Data Analysis New Course Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding New Course 400 Ipp of Human Development New Cours Foundations of Dane New Course .N228 ,N380 Topics in World Dance New Course Dance Company New Course 403L Integrating Middle Grade Learning Lab New Course ,G 422L ,G 423L Science in the Middle Grades Lab New Course Social Studies in the Middle Grades Lab New Cours ,G 424L Mathematics in the Middle Grades T .ah New Course 10 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CHANGE PROPOSALS SPRING 2003 Course Number Course Title Proposed Action Detail GBU 330 GBU 335 Personal Law Change Description Personal Law Change Desccrniopttii on ART 390 Exploring Art Scope & Sequence Change Title ' 395 ART 395L Art Development I Change Title Art Development I lab Change Title ART 490 Art Development II Change Title aAiRvTi 499 MHL 354 Art Development III Change Title Music for Children II Change Description MHL 355 224 Music for Children Change Description ENV ENV 224L Intro Spatial Science Change Title Intro Spatial Science Lab Change Title FOR 111 FOR 151 Intro to Forestry Change hrs from 2 to 3 Intro Outdoor Recreation Change hrs from 2 to 3 FOR 152 Intro Wildlife Management Change hrs from 2 to 3 FOR 224 FOR 348 Intro Spatial Science Change Title Natural Resource Policy Change hrs from 2 to 3 PSC 306 Political Parties & Interest Groups Change-Replace LAS 250 PSC 412 PSC 447 Public Opinion & Amer Democracy Change-Dividing Course The U.S. Congress Change name & descrip. PSC 448 The American Presidency Change name & descrip BIO 404 BIO 404L Plant Physiology Change hrs from 2 to 3 Plant Physiology Lab No change MTH 127 Intro to Math for Elementary Education Change Prerequisites MTH 128 AEC 442 Intermediate Math for Elementary Education Change Prerequisites Natural Resources Economics Change Description ANS201 Basic Horsemanship Change Description DAN 105 ECH331 Fundamental Tech & Prin of Tap Dance Change hrs from 1 to 2 Child-Centered Environments Change desc, & prereq ECH 432 Prof Roles & Responsibilities Change desc, prereq, cr hr MLG 400 MLG401 Case Studies of Mid Level Students Change Prefix Mid Level Learning Community Change Prefix MLG401L Mid Level Learning Community Lab Change Prefix MLG 402 MLG 402L Creating Learner Centered Middle Schools Change Prefix Creating Learner Centered Middle Schools Lab Hhange Prefix MLG 403 Integrating Middle Grade Learning Change Prefix MLG 422 MLG 423 Science in the Middle Grades Change Prefix Social Studies in the Middle Grades Ihange Prefix MLG 424 Mathematics in the Middle Grades Change Prefix SED 370 SED371 Introduction to Pedagogy Change Description Designing Learner-Centered Curriculum Change Description SED 372 SED 450 Reading & Information Literacy Change Description lassroom Mgmt and Professional Expectations Change Description ED 460 Learner-Centered Instruction & Assessment Change Description 11 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DELETIONS SPRING 2003 Course Number Course Title Proposed Action Detail FOR 350 Forest Wildlife Management Forest Wildlife Management Delete )R 350L IC412 Delete Political Parties Delete 12 GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSALS SPRING, 2003 New Courses Course BIO 512 BIO 523 BIO 532L BIO 524 BIO 524L BIO 532 BIO 533 BIO 533L BIO 535 BIO 535L BIO 536 BIO 536L BIO 537 BIO 537L BIO 538 BIO 538L BIO 545 BIO 549 BIO 549L BIO 550 BIO 550L BTC 503 BTC 503L Title Field Biology Advanced Plant Physiology Plant Physiology Lab Adv. Studies in Plant Pathology Adv. Studies in Plant Pathology Lab Adv. Molecular Biology Advanced Ornithology Advanced Ornithology Lab Graduate Plant Systematics Graduate Plant Systematics Lab Advanced Mammalogy Advanced Mammalogy Lab Advanced Herpetology Advanced Herpetology Lab Advanced Ichthyology Advanced Ichthyology Lab Advanced Developmental Biology Advanced Histology Advanced Histology Lab Advanced Limnology Advanced Limnology Lab Introduction to Biotechnology Introduction to Biotechnology Lab Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology BTEK BTEK Notes Six-hour course. Five-week summer field experience Four-hour course. Cross-listed with BIO 404G Co-requisite with BIO 523 Four-hour course. Cross-listed with BIO 424 Co-requisite with BIO 524 Cross-listed with BIO 431 Cross-listed with BIO 433. Replaces BIO 433G Co-requisite with BIO 533 Cross-listed with BIO 435. Replaces BIO 435G Co-requisite with BIO 535 Cross-listed with BIO436. Replaces BIO436G Co-requisite with BIO 536 Cross-listed with BIO 437. Replaces BIO 437G Co-requisite with BIO 537 Cross-listed with BIO 438. Replaces BIO 438G Co-requisite with BIO 538 Cross-listed with BIO 445. Replaces BIO 445G Cross-listed with BIO 449. Replaces BIO 449G Co-requisite with BIO 549 Cross-listed with BIO 450. Replaces BIO 450G Co-requisite with BIO 550 Formerly CHE 503 Co-requisite with BTC 503 2/26/03 BTC 555 BTC 555L BTC 557 BTC 557L BTC 558 BTC 558L BTC 559 BTC 559L BTC 560 BTC 560L BTC 561 BTC561L BTC 562 BTC 562L BTC 563 BTC 563L BTC 575 BTC 589 BTC 590 CJS513 CJS514 CJS 520 CJS531 ENG 570 EPS 500 ILA 500 ILA501 KIN 510 KIN512 KIN 521 KIN 522 Proteins and Nucleic Acids Proteins and Nucleic Acids Lab Advanced Metabolism Advanced Metabolism Lab Biophysical Chemistry Biophysical Chemistry Lab Advanced Biotechniques Advanced Biotechniques Lab Advanced Biochemistry Advanced Biochemistry Lab Biotechnology 1 Biotechnology I Lab Biotechnology II Biotechnology II Lab Molecular Biochemistry Molecular Biochemistry Lab Advanced Graduate Studies Thesis Research Thesis Writing Legal Research Appeals and Briefs Criminal Justice Planning Penology Rhetoric and Composition Theory Educ. Applications of Human Dev. Adv ESL Speaking and Listening Advanced ESL Medical Terminology Protective Methods in Ath. Trng. Athletic Training Clinical I Athletic Training Clinical II BTEK BTEK BTHK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK BTEK MIS & MPA MIS & MPA MIS & MPA MIS & MPA English Certification All All Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Formerly CHE 555 Co-requisite with BTC 555 Formerly CHE 557 Co-requisite with BTC 557 Formerly CHE 558 Co-requisite with BTC 558 Formerly CHE 559 Co-requisite with BTC 559 Formerly CHE 560 Co-requisite with BTC 560 Formerly CHE 561 Co-requisite with BTC 561 Formerly CHE 562 Co-requisite with BTC 562 Formerly CHE 563 Co-requisite with BTC 563 Allows independent study in biotechnology Thesis research in biotechnology Thesis writing in biotechnology Cross-listed with CJS 413. Replaces CJS 413G Cross-listed with CJS 414. Replaces CJS 414G Cross-listed with CJS 420. Replaces CJS 420G Cross-listed with CJS 431. Replaces CJS 431G Adds new content to curriculum Addresses state standards for teacher certification For international graduate students. Does not count toward a degree For international graduate students. Does not count toward a degree For new major in Athletic Training For new major in Athletic Training For new major in Athletic Training For new major in Athletic Training 2/26/03 KIN531L KIN532L KIN533L KIN 536 KIN 536L KIN 541 KIN 542 KIN 551 KIN 554 KIN 570 KIN 574 MTC 561 MTC 562 MTC 563 MTE 562 MTE 565 MTE 566 MTE 567 MTE 568 MTE 570 MTE 572 MTE 574 PLS 540 PSY 523 PSY 524 -PSY 526 PSY 527 SOC 500 SOC 502 SOC 550 SOC 551 Therapeutic Modalities Lab Eval. Tech. of the Lower Extremity Lab Eval. Tech. of the Upper Extremity Lab Therapeutic Exercise Therapeutic Exercise Lab Athletic Training Clinical III Athletic Training Clinical IV Athletic Training Clinical V Introduction to Athletic Training General Medical Conditions Advanced Athletic Training Advanced Analysis Theory Pedagogy Scoring and Arranging Probability and Statistical Reasoning Precalculus Mathematics Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Topics in Advanced Calculus Logic and Proof Geometry Past and Present Survey of Mathematics I Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding Advanced General Psychology Advanced Applied Psychology Teaching Practicum Advising/Technology Contemporary Social Thought Contemporary Social Issues Seminar in Social Research Sociological Inquiry Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Ath. Trng. Music Music Music Math Teh Math Teh Math Teh Math Teh Math Teh Math Teh Math Teh Math Teh Agriculture Psychology Psychology Psychology Psychology Psychology Psychology Psychology Psychology Adds laboratory requirement for KIN 531 Adds laboratory requirement for KIN 532 Adds laboratory requirement for KIN 533 For new major in Athletic Training For new major in Athletic Training For new major in Athletic Training For new major in Athletic Training For new major in Athletic Training For new major in Athletic Training For new major in Athletic Training For new major in Athletic Training Adds 2-hour course to core requirements Adds 2-hour option to core requirements Adds 2-hour option to core requirements For secondary certification in mathematics teaching For secondary certification in mathematics teaching For secondary certification in mathematics teaching For secondary certification in mathematics teaching For secondary certification in mathematics teaching For secondary certification in mathematics teaching For secondary certification in mathematics teaching For secondary certification in mathematics teaching Cross-listed with PLS 440 New emphasis in teaching psychology New emphasis in teaching psychology New emphasis in teaching psychology New emphasis in teaching psychology To add new minor in Sociology To add new minor in Sociology To add new minor in Sociology To add new minor in Sociology 2/26/03 SOC 563 Sociology of the Family SOC 578 Seminar in Sociology Course Changes Psychology To add new minor in Sociology Psychology To add new minor in Sociology Course CHE 503 CHE 557 CHE 558 CHE 559 CHE 560 CHE 561 CHE 562 CHE 563 ENG 521 ENG 526 ENG 530 ENG 532 ENG 542 ENG 580 ENG 581 KIN 530 KIN 531 KIN 532 KIN 533 KIN 534 MKT513 MTC 526 MTC 527 PSY 525 Title Introduction to Biotechnology Advanced Metabolism Biophysical Chemistry Advanced Biotechniques Advanced Biochemistry Biotechnology I Biotechnology II Molecular Biochemistry Comparative Literature Psycholinguistics: Language Acq. Major Authors American Literary Types and Modes Special Topics in Linguistics Teaching 1st-Year Composition Practicum Teaching 132 Seminar in Athletic Training Therapeutic Modalities Evaluation Techniques of the Lower Ext. Eval. Tech. of the Upper Extremity Management Strategies in Ath. Tmg. Marketing Management Stylistic Analysis Composition Teaching of Psychology Notes No longer needed in Chemistry No longer needed in Chemistry No longer needed in Chemistry No longer needed in Chemistry No longer needed in Chemistry No longer needed in Chemistry No longer needed in Chemistry No longer needed in Chemistry Change in title, description, broadens course Course now taught in Elementary Ed. Change in title, description, content No longer needed in curriculum New title, description, content New title, description, content New title, description, content, credit Change in course description, content New title, description, content New title, description, content New title, description, content New title, description, content Change in prerequisites Change credit hours and description Change in course description Change in credits from 2 to 3 2/26/03 SED521 SED 522 SED 523 SED 525 Learning Theory and Pedagogy Sec. Ed. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assess. Sec. Ed. Responding to Ethical and Legal Issues Sec. Ed. Classroom Management and Prof. Resp. Sec. Ed. Revision Revision Revision Revision Change in title, description, focus Change in title, description, focus Change in title, description, focus Change in title, description, focus 2/26/03 DEFINITION OF UNDER-ENROLLED UNDERGRADUATE CLASS: * ANY ORGAN.ZED CLASS V*TH LESS THAN TEN STUDENTS UNLESS THE CLASS . CROSS-USTED V«TH ANOTHER ORGANIZED CUSS AND THE COMB.NED CUSSES EQUAL TEN OR MORE DEFINITION OF UNDER-ENROLLED GRADUATE CLASS: ANY ORGANIZED CUSS WTH LESS THAN FIVE STUDENTS UNLESS THE CUSS ,S CROSS-USTED TO ANOTHER ORGANIZED CUSS AND THE COMB.NED CUSSES EQUAL M OR MORE ANY ORGAN.ZED CUSS MK BOTH GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED SHORT UNLESS TEN STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED. NUMBER CREDI DEPT. COURSE SECTIOf CJS 350 001 COM 405 001 CSC321 001 CSC426 001 CSC513OO1 ICSC 555 001 AGR480 501 AGR 580 501 HRT 326 001 HRT 326L020 ELE 302 004 HMS 333 201 HMS 353 301 HMS 405 201 SED 371 001 THR 360 001 THR480 001 ENG 099 070 RDG 098 070 ILA315 070 oo ENROLLED HOU HOURS DAYS / TIME / BUILDING / ROOM / INSTRUCTION TYPE 27 21 27 24 12 12 15 MW 1:00-2:15PM Mueller P W 12:00-12:50PM BO 209 LEC MWF 10:00-10:50AM BU 343 LEC MWF 11:00-11:50 AM BU 121 LEC MW 3:30-4:45PM BU 121 LEC TR 3:05-4:20PM BU 121 LEC TBA AG 115 LEC FACULTY NAME Patterson K Grout J Pickard M pickard M Strader R 18 9 27 TBA AG 115 LEC T 1:00-2:50PM AG 116 LEC Stiff C Stiff C Younts E R 0100PM 0250PM AG 116 ■ wui i io i_ INTERINSTITUTIONAL 27 W 4:15-6:45PM ED 468 SEM INTERINSTITUTIONAL INTERINSTITUTIONAL TR 0225PM 0340PM ED 463 SEM TR 8:00-9:15AM M 170 LEC 16 24 M 12:00-12:50PM FA 303 LEC TBA FA 113 LEC Younts E Sowards A Nykiel-Herbert Utley B Ramirez L TR 1050AM 1205PM F 176 LEC 15 MWF 1100AM 1150AM F 171 LEC MWF 1100AM 1150AM F 171 LEC Bacarisse A Parsons S Siska C Paul-Urena J JUSTIFICATION FOR TEACHING UNDER-ENROLLED COURSE MAINTAIN SEQUENCE MAINTAIN SEQUENCE MAINTAIN SEQUENCE MAINTAIN SEQUENCE MAINTAIN SEQUENCE MAINTAIN SEQUENCE New venture in web based teaching New venture in web based teaching MAINTAIN SEQUENCE/GRADUATING SENIORS MAINTAIN SEQUENCE/GRADUATING SENIORS SUPPORTS NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM PART OF FCS ALLIANCE >ART OF FCS ALLIANCE 'ART OF FCS ALLIANCE :NROLLMENT DROPPED BELOW 10 LATE ON 1 2TH DAY MAINTAIN SEQUENCE/GRADUATING SENIORS MAINTAIN SEQUENCE ~ MAINTAIN SEQUENCE ;PECIAL SECTION FOR INT'L STUDENTS/TASP REQUIRED IPECIAL SECTION FOR INT'L STUDENTS/TASP REQUIRED IPECIAL SECTION FOR INT'L STUDENTS/TASP REQUIRED DATE. .APPROVAL. PAGE 1 DEFINITION OF UNDER-ENROLLED UNDERGRADUATE CLASS: ANY ORGA.ZED CLASS WITH LESS THAN TEN STUDENTS UNLESS THE CLASS ,S CROSS-USTED W.TH ANOTHER ORGANS CSS AND THE COMB.NED OASSES EQUAL TEN OR MORE DEFINITION OF UNDER-ENROLLED GRADUATE CLASS: ANY ORGANIZED CUSS WITH LESS THAN *VE STUDENTS UNLESS THE CLASS ,S CROSSED M ANOTHER ORGAN.ZED CLASS AND THE COMB.NED OASSES EQUAL M OR MORE ANY ORGAN.ZED CLASS WITH BOTH GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS W.LL BE CONSIDERED SHORT UNLESS TEN STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED. NUMBER FUNDED DEPT. COURSE SECTION ILA 112 070 ILA315 070 BIO 408 001 GOL 242 001 PHY 242 001 PHY 242L020 3HY511 001 ENROLLED 1 8 4 CREDI HOUR TOTAL HOURS GENERATED IN SHORT CLASSES **SHORT CLASSES AS A % OF TOTAL HOURS ^ESTIMATED TOTAL HOURS SPRING '03 j HOURS JUSTIFICATION FOR TEACHING 28 27 24 8 16 DAYS / TIME / BUILDING / ROOM / INSTRUCTION TYPE TR 9:25-10:40AM F 171 I FP MWF 11:00-11:50AM F 171 LEC TR 9:25-10:40AM S 228 LEC MWF 9:00-9:50AM S 333 LEC MWF 11:00-11:50AM S 323 LEC Paul-Urena J Stewart R M 1:OO-3:5OPM S 321 LAB MW 10:00-11:40AM S 326 LEC MAINTAIN SEQUENCE MAINTAIN SEQUENCE ESTIMATE FROM OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH UNDER-ENROLLED COURSE NEEDED FOR ESL STUDENT/AELI NEEDED FOR ESL STUDENT/AELI MAINTAIN SEQUENCE/GRADUATING SENIORS DATE. .APPROVAL PAGE 2 Appendix No. 3 Stephen F. Austin State University Fiscal Year 2002-03 Budget Reductions April 22, 2003 Education and General Funds Salaries 454?401 Student Wages 52 269 Operations and Maintenance g26 915 Capital Equipment 917 439 Total Education and General Reduction 2,251,024 Designated Funds Operations and Maintenance 232 436 Non Pledged Auxiliary Funds Operations and Maintenance 42,106 Pledged Auxiliary Funds Operations and Maintenance 278.000 Total 7% Reduction 20 Appendix No. 4 Stephen F. Austin State University Schedule of Budget Changes January 7, 2003 to April 1, 2003 ACCOUNT NAME ACTIVITY RECIPIENT INCOME SOURCE Fine Arts Series UC Expansion & Renovation Pom Squad Discretionary All Girl Cheerleader Equine Studies Pineywoods Plant Center Human Services CF Fine Arts Series TOTAL ACCOUNT NUMBER SOURCE DESCRIPTION 3-00480 8-41200 5-91397 5-91400 4-91002 5-91323 2-02210 3-00480 Additional Additional Additional Additional Additional Additional Additional Additional Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue 6,500 50,000 7,520 11,699 2,843 17,823 12,173 8,000 116,558 DATE 1/22/03 1/27/03 1/29/03 1/29/03 2/13/03 2/13/03 2/24/03 3/3/03 21 Appendix No. 5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE A REQUEST FOR FINANCING Stephen F. Austin Slate University University Center Expansion and Renovation rhority (the to I talZh "' ^ ^'^ ^""^ TOads not to exceed $23,000,000; and aSgregatC pri"dpal anMunI acquire, purchase Ins" ct " ° flnand"g '° enaWe the ..ructur s, fcS^TT' r^ "* " ^Uip pr° ^ Universi,; (the 'Ss d '•) o^e mfraStnJC'UreS'and a»'"°-- *e President of ,he " or of bonds or othe lL h r lnfrast™tures to be financed 22 projects are specifically approved by the Board of Regents and further approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as may be required; 3) the President is hereby further authorized to approve, execute, and deliver or cause to be delivered those documents and such other instruments including but not limited to the financing documents required by the Authority's rules, and to take such other actions as are necessary and appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale, or delivery of the bonds or other authorized financing mechanism; 4) due notice of the meeting and the subject matter of this Resolution was given as required by law; and that a quorum of the Board of Regents was present at the meeting at which this resolution was considered. Adopted/Rejected by a vote of 1 yeas Q___ nays effective as of Af{ ved by their academic dean '7 *leas a 200 Srade P°int av*rage on all work attempted may be eligible to enroll tor the following semester. T ? r fn iSSi°n ^ tfanSfer StUdCntS maV aPPeal for adm^3i0n ^filfna?h TransferAPPeaIs Pr°8ram- APP^ls are initiated in the Office of Admissions by fil.ng the appropriate matenals. Appeals are reviewed by the Admission Appeals Committee Following the review of appeals, the committee submits recommendations to the Director of Admissions and the Vice President for Academic Affairs for final decis^Students admitted through this procedure are assigned to the Dean of the ( ollege of Libeml \\{3Academic Advising Center for advisement. Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs Cross Reference: General Bulletin Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs Forms: None P2 Transfer Credits A-45 Original Implementation: November 1, 1977 Last Revision: August l,2000April22, 2003 • An SFA course prefix and number are awarded when the content of the transfer course ,s equivalent, and if the course was taught on the same level and fa the same department at the transferring institution ScS^v^TT^° 3 C°UrSe tHat iS transferable bu< * not an exact equivalen by level or by descnption. In this case, the credit is awarded on the same level as was attempted at the transferring institution, and the students Mo'tTn " ""i determine hS accePtabi% into degrei program Mos academic cred.t is transferable with the exception of remedial or fhTntrn anH-:e,ChniCai" V°Cati°nal ™ *>™ department may limit the number of cred.t hours that they may apply toward a degree in certain disciplines such as band, choir, bible, horticulture, and kinefiology A max,mum of 66 academic hours plus four hours of kinesiology activity from jumor or community colleges may apply toward a degree There is no limit for credits transferred from senior colleges. However all SXXr * ^^ ^ ^^ ^ * SFA i ^ Course work earned from educational experience obtained in the armed forces is eZ "Vr^ °n a Umited basis" The "Guide t0 the Valuation of tducat.onal Experience in the Armed Services" is used by the Office of Admissions for evaluating military credit C^r V0Cati0nal/technical co^es, experiential learning and professional ^SSTonly be used in the Bachelors of Appli'd Arts and Students may repeat courses taken at Stephen F. Austin State University at other accreted institutions. Transfer hours will, however, be governed by the foHowmg rules: 1 • The grades earned at SFA will remain on the transcript; at SFA has no effect on P3 4. Transfer hours of repeated work may be used to satisfy degree requirements other than those related to grade point average. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board policies and procedures will be followed regarding transfer of core curriculum courses, fields of study courses and to resolve any transfer credit dispute. Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs Cross Reference: General Bulletin Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs Forms: None P4 Underenrolled Classes A-46 Original Implementation: November 4, 1977 Last Revision: January 15, 2002April 22, 2003 1. This policy applies to courses whose primary mode of instruction is lecture, laboratory, or seminar. 2. Underenrolled classes are undergraduate classes with less than 10 registered students and graduate classes with less than 5 registered students. Minimum enrollment requirements for off-campus, face to face courses are addressed in Policy A-34: Off- Campus Courses. 3. No underenrolled classes shall be offered in any term except as authorized by the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University. 4. Only underenrolled classes that meet one or more of the following requirements may be authorized to be taught: a. A course required for graduation. (The course is not offered each semester or term, and if cancelled may affect the date of graduation of those enrolled.) b. A course required of majors in this field that should be completed in a given semester (term) to keep proper sequence in courses. c. A course in a newly established degree program, concentration, or support area. d. Interdepartmental (cross-listed) courses taught as a single class by the same faculty at the same station, provided that the combined courses do not constitute a small class. e. The first time offering of a course. f. A course the class size of which is limited by accreditation or state licensing standards. g. A course the class size of which is limited by availability of laboratory or clinical facilities. h. A class voluntarily offered by a faculty member in excess of the institutional teaching load requirement and for which the faculty member receives no additional compensation. 5.4t- An underenrolled class of the same course may not be offered in consecutive semesters or summer terms. P5 6$. The University shall file with the Coordinating Board through its uniform reporting system a small class report as required by state law or agency regulations. Procedure: L Department Chair submits form to Dean requesting approval to offer underenrolled class(es). 2. Dean approves/disapproves request and forwards form to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 3. Vice President approves/disapproves and sends copies to the Dean and the Registrar. 4. Vice President submits report of underenrolled classes to the Board of Regents for final approval. Source of Authority: Texas Education Code, sec. 51.403 et seq.; Board of Regents; President; Vice President for Academic Affairs Cross Reference: Faculty Handbook Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs Forms: None P6 Concurrent Enrollment Program A-50 Original Implementation: July 27, 1999 Last Revision: April 30, 20O2April 22. 2003 High school students with superior academic ability and achievement may be admitted to Stephen F. Austin State University and enroll in college courses while completing their high school studies. Students must demonstrate the capability to successfully complete college studies. The Concurrent Enrollment Program is open to high school students who have generally completed three-fourths of the core high school graduation requirements and have obtained a minimum grade point average of 85. The grade point average is calculated on academic core courses and does not include such courses as band, choir, or physical education. In addition, students must submit a minimum composite score of 1010 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT. Students not exempt from TASP may take, collegiate-level courses related to test sections that have h»<>n pn«v»h school students may take collegiate-level courses related to lest sections that have been passed. Status of Casual/Enrichment Students Casual/enrichment students must take a test for TASP purposes prior to enrol/ing in any collegiate level coursework unless the student is otherwise exempt or an exceptional circumstance prevents the student from testing prior to enrollment. In exceptional circumstances, developmental education for students who are not seeking a degree may be deferred. However, no student will be allowed to proceed bevond the * 60-hour limit until all sections of a test approved for TASP purposes have been passed or the student has achieved a grade of B or better in appropriate, authorized courses. Attendance, Grades, and Academic Standing Students taking developmental courses because of TASP deficiencies are required to attend classes. Students who miss more than 300 unexcused minutes, or more than 450 total minutes of a required developmental class will receive an "F" in that class. Earning an "F" due to excessive absences in a required developmental course results in academic probation. Earning another "F" due to excessive absences in the following semester in a required developmental course results in academic suspension. Attendance at required developmental courses is to be monitored by the instructors of those courses and recorded in the TASP Office. Developmental coursework does not count toward degree requirements at SFA and is not calculated into the SFA grade point average Grades received in developmental courses taken at SfA ore included in the- calculation of the SFA grade point avcrage.- Limitations on Course Enrollment P12 Students who have not satisfied all TASP requirements are limited in the courses for which they are permitted to enroll, as follows: 1. Students who have not satisfied TASP Writing requirements may not take college-level English courses. 2. Students who have not satisfied TASP Mathematics requirements may not take college-level mathematics courses. Students who have earned a score of less than 270 on the TASP mathematics test, and who have failed to achieve a satisfactory score on tests specified by the Department of Mathematics, must earn a grade of "C" or better in Mathematics 099 before being permitted to take college-level mathematics courses. 3. Students who have not fully satisfied their TASP requirements, and whose total semester hours earned plus the semester hours currently registered for exceed 59, may not take courses numbered 300 or higher. Mechanisms and Standards for Evaluating Developmental Education Effectiveness Beginning in the 2000-2001 academic year, and every third year thereafter, the TASP Director will conduct a self-study of the effectiveness of developmental education at SFA. Self-study procedures recommended by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will be employed. TASP and Admission to Teacher Education Students may be required to present TASP test results at the time when they seek formal admission into the teacher education program which would usually be after they have completed 66 or more semester hours. TASP requirements for admission into teacher education including exemptions from TASP testing and TASP passing scores may be different from those described in the present document. Students seeking admission into teacher education should contact the Teacher Education Office. Source of Authority: Vice President for Academic Affairs Cross Reference: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board TASP Policy Manual Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs Forms: None P13 Property Transfer and Disposal B_24 Original Implementation: January 1, 1985 Last Revision: April 30, 2001 April 22, 2003 Surplus or salvage property is not to be disposed of in any manner other than those described herein. Disposition of property acquired through Federal or State grants and contracts must respect the terms of the grant or contract under which it was acquired. Surplus Property is defined as any personal property that is in excess of the needs of the department and which is not required for its foreseeable need. Surplus property may be new or used but must have additional useful life. Salvage Property is defined as any personal property which through use, time or accident is so depleted, worn out, damaged, consumed, or outdated that it is obsolete and/or can no longer serve the purpose for which it was originally intended. TRADE-IN OF EQUIPMENT Before declaring property surplus or salvage a department may consider trading in the property on new property of the same general type when such exchanges are in the best interest of the University. Trade-ins must be included in vendor negotiations from the beginning; not added after completion of a contract. The requisition must include the following information about each piece of equipment to be traded in: description, inventory number, approximate age and condition; i.e., poor, good, working, not' working, etc. It is the department's responsibility to remove and return the inventory number plate to the Property Manager. Trade-ins are offered "where is, as is, at the State's option" during the bid process The final decision to trade is made after the bids have been received and an evaluation has been performed by Purchasing and the department. The evaluation must consider 1) the value to the University if the equipment can be utilized in another area for the same or other suitable purposes; 2) the value of the equipment if offered in a public sale. PROPERTY TRANSFERS BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS Property may be transferred from one department to another by the use of the Property Transfer Form (PTF). The form is to be signed by the department head transferring the equipment and by the department head receiving the equipment. After completion, all copies of the form are to be forwarded to the Property Manager. Section I is to be completed by the department transferring the equipment. The form and the physical property are to be forwarded to the department accepting responsibility for the equipment. P14 Section II is to be completed by the department receiving the equipment. Once the department head accepting the equipment signs the form, he/she is accepting responsibility for the care and control of the equipment. The completed form is to be forwarded to the Property Manager. After the transfer is recorded a copy of the PTF will be returned to the department head accepting responsibility for the equipment. TRANSFERS TO SURPLUS When equipment is determined to be surplus or salvage and will not be transferred between departments, the department must contact the Property Manager. At the Property Manager s direction the department should complete Section I of the Property Transfer Form (PTF) for a transfer to Surplus. The PTF and equipment are to be delivered to the surplus storage area. The Property Manager may direct the department to provide documentation other than the PTF depending on the disposal action taken. Surplus or salvage property is not to be delivered to the surplus storage area or otherwise disposed ot without first contacting the Property Manager. Once an item is declared surplus or salvage, the Property Manager will determine which disposal option best meets the needs of the University. Options for disposal will be considered in the order listed below: 1. re-use on campus through transfer to another department 2. cannibalization for partv 3. sell or donate to another state agencv 41. posting on the Coordinating Board web-site for purchase by or donation to a public school or school district (instructional materials only, including data processing equipment) 5. donation only to a political subdivision, school district, volunteer fire department or assistance organization classified under 501C3 64. all remaining data processing equipment (including items posted to the Coordinating Board web site and not transferred to a public school or school district) will be p r transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice 5. donation to another state agency 76. all remaining items will be advertised for public sale #?. donation to a private non-profit entity 9%. discarded P15 TRANSFERS FROM SURPLUS Equipment declared surplus or salvage is available, without cost, for transfer to those departments in need of such equipment. Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis after screening for the proposed purpose. Inspection of the equipment may be arranged by contacting the Property Manager. POSTING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO THE COORDINATING BOARD WEB SITE All surplus items determined to be "materials or equipment that can be used for instructional purposes" will be posted to the Coordinating Board web site for direct transfer to a public school or school district. Posting may be for consideration or for no consideration as determined by the Property Manager. Disposal options 4-Pg can not be considered until "materials or equipment that can be used for instructional purposes" has been posted to the Coordinating Board web site. Postings will be made for a minimum one (1) week. All items posted for one week but not transferred to a public school or school district will be a) transferred to TDCJ (data processing equipment only) or b) disposed of following disposal options 4-9S-&. If more than one public school or school district seeks to acquire the same property on substantially the same terms, the Property Manager shall give preference to a public school that is considered low-performing by the commissioner of education or to a school district that has a taxable wealth per student that entitles the district to an allotment of state funds under Subchapter F, Chapter 42, Education Code. TRANSFER OF DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Computer equipment meeting the definition of "materials or equipment that can be used for instructional purposes" will first be posted to the Coordinating Board web site following established rules. Any data processing equipment not posted and any data processing equipment not transferred to a school district shall be transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following established rules. Data processing equipment means information technology equipment designed for the automated storage, manipulation, and retrieval of data by electronic or mechanical means. The term includes central processing units, front-end processing units, mini-processors, microprocessors, and related peripheral equipment such as data storage devices, document scanners, data entry equipment, terminal controllers, data terminal equipment, computer-based word processing systems other than memory typewriters, and equipment and systems for computer networks. Data processing equipment will not be disposed of in any manner other than Disposal Options 3. 4 and 54 described herein. I P16 PUBLIC SALE OF EQUIPMENT The Property manager shall determine prices and conduct a public sale on a regular basis. The Director of Purchasing and Inventory will review all items and sale prices prior to each sale. All sales will be advertised with time for all interested parties to view the items prior to the sale day. The Property Manager shall determine a method of access to the property on sale day which is fair and equitable to all interested parties and which prevents unnecessary traffic on campus by non-University personnel prior to the sale. The Property Manager is not eligible to purchase any item for which he/she has established pricing. No special privileges will be given to any employee or non-employee wishing to purchase surplus items. Proceeds from each sale of surplus property are credited, in the year of the sale, to a revenue category (E&G Surplus Sales or non-E&G Surplus Sales) corresponding to the fund from which the original purchase was made. Source of Authority: Texas Government code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2175; Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Section 2054.003(3)(A); President; Vice President for Business Affairs Cross Reference: Property Inventory and Management Policy C-42 Contact for Revision: Director of Purchasing and Inventory Forms: Property Transfer Form (available in Purchasing and Inventory P17 Professional and Consultant Services C-45 Original Implementation: October 26, 1999 Last Revision: April \%.2Q00April 22, 2003 Before entering into a Professional or Consultant Services contract, the department must determine whether the individual should be hired as an independent contractor through the procedures outlined herein or as an employee through the PAR process. To make this determination, refer to the IRS 20- Question test (w\v\v.avoo'groupxoincon^ . net/rstrate/NSNJRS_20jQuestions. html). DEFINITIONS "Professional Services" means those services within the scope of the practice of: 1) accounting 2) architecture 3) landscape architecture 4) land surveying 5) medicine 6) optometry 7) professional engineering 8) real estate appraising 9) professional nursing or those services provided in connection with the professional employment or practice of a person who is licensed or registered as 1) a certified public accountant 2) an architect 3) a landscape architect 4) a land surveyor P18 5) a physician, including a surgeon 6) an optometrist 7) a professional engineer 8) a state certified or state licensed real estate appraiser 9) a registered nurse Based on State Comptroller object codes and associated reporting requirements, the following types of services are also categorized as professional services and will be processed under the same rules and guidelines defined herein: 1) guest artists 2) guest entertainers 3) guest lecturers 4) guest musicians 5) guest performers 6) guest speakers 7) other professional services "Consulting Services" means the service of studying or advising a state agency under a contract that does not involve the traditional relationship of employer and employee. A consultant may be used only if there is a substantial need for the consulting services and only if the agency cannot adequately perform the services with its own personnel or obtain the consulting services through a contract with a state governmental entity. "Major Consulting Services Contract" means a consulting services contract for which it is reasonably foreseeable that the value of the contract will equal or exceed $15,000. NOTE that the $ 15,000 threshold is not a one-time cost, but rather a cumulative amount for on-going consulting services. P19 "Consultant" means a person that provides or proposes to provide a consulting service. The term includes a political subdivision but does not include the federal government, a state agency, or a state governmental entity. SELECTION OF A PROVIDER A "Professional Service" provider is not to be selected on the basis of competitive bid but rather 1) on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services; and 2) for a fair and reasonable price, as long as professional fees are consistent with and not higher than the recommended practices and fees published by the various applicable professional associations and do not exceed the maximum provided by law. Architectural, engineering, or land surveying services must be procured in the following manner in accordance with Government Code 2254. 1) Select the most highly qualified provider based on demonstrated competence and qualifications; 2) Attempt to negotiate a contract with the selected provider at a fair and reasonable price; 3) If a satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated with the most highly qualified provider, formally end negotiations with that provider; select the next most highly qualified provider; and attempt to negotiate a contract at a fair and reasonable price. The selection process for architectural, engineering, or land surveying services shall continue in this manner until a contract is accepted by all parties. A "Consulting Service" provider is to be selected based on demonstrated competence, knowledge, and qualifications and on the reasonableness of the proposed fee for the services. If other considerations are equal, preference shall be given to a consultant whose principal place of business is in the state or who will manage the consulting contract wholly from an office in the state. If competitive bidding will enhance the selection process for either professional or consulting services, contact the Purchasing Director to discuss options for making informal price comparisons or preparing a formal Request For Proposal. Major Consultant Contracts evef-$ 15,000 or greater must be submitted to the Legislative Budget Board and the gGovernor's Budget and Planning Office, and must be submitted to the secretary of state for publication in the Texas Register for a minimum of 30 days. General Counsels OfficeThe Vice President for Business Affairs must be contacted to process this paperwork. P20 Professional or Consulting Services solicitations evei-$25,000 or greater must be posted on the State Business Daily (Marketplace) up to 21 days prior to the date of service. Professional or Consulting Services eve^$50,000 or greater must be approved by the Board of Regents. (Items Requiring Board of Regents Approval, Policy RESTRICTIONS ON HIRING PREVIOUS OR RETIRED EMPLOYEES 1. HIRING A PAST EMPLOYEE State Funds - strictly prohibited within 12 months of the employee's separation date (76th Legislature General Appropriations Act Section 9.6.27) Local Funds - allowed within 12 months of the employee's separation date ONLY with Presidential approval and ONLY with discretionary funds; the purchase process will follow that outlined in 'Procedures For Securing Professional Or Consultant Services'. 2. HIRING A RETIREE State Funds - strictly prohibited within 12 months of the employee's separation date (76th Legislature General Appropriation Act Section 9.6.27) Local Funds - allowed within 12 months of the employee's separation date ONLY with Presidential approval and ONLY with discretionary funds; the purchase process will follow that described below. Hiring nf n Rnfimr. »^h nny funds nt anytime is ".ubic additional restrictions outlined in Gov't Code 2252.901: a) if the retiree wil during his/her last 12 Vfi ) that performed be handled as follows. Payment, oti compensation last 12 Payment shall be through the PAR process, b) if the retiree wil ssor of: a) the rate of services, orb) $60,000. re NOT substantially similar to that performed during his/her last 12 months of acrvicea, then payment ahull be negotiated in the best interest of the Univen that outlined in Tr -F€ The p irehase process will follow Or Consultant Son-ices'. P21 3. HIRING A PAST EMPLOYEE/RETIREE AS A CONSULTANT If a past employee or retiree is hired within 2 years of leaving SFA or any other state agency, the consultant must disclose in his/her offer or contract the following information: a) nature of employment at the agency; b) the date employment was terminated; c) the annual rate of compensation at termination. 4. HIRING A COMPANY EMPLOYING A PAST OR RETIRED EMPLOYEE Any Funds - allowed only if the past or retired employee does not work on a project that was similar to his/her duties while employed by SFA within the first 12 months of leaving. 5. HIRING AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ANY STATE AGENCY Any Funds - Restrictions apply to contract for professional or consultant services with a) the executive director of the state agency; b) a person who at any time during the four years before the date of the contract was the executive director of the state agency; c) a person who employs a current or former executive director of a state agency. (Government Code 669.003) PROCEDURES FOR SECURING PROFESSIONAL OR CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT PFni'ifmriM Pl'PTIIASEOP.DrR RFCEIVIVG PAYMENT 1) Determine if the need is that of a professional or a consultant service. Contact the Purchasing Director if assistance is needed in making this determination. 2) Determine if the selection of a professional or consulting service provider would be enhanced by informal price or qualifications comparisons or a formal Request For Proposal or Request For Qualifications process. Contact the Purchasing Director to discuss options. Instructions will bo given if a requisition needs to be entered at this time. 3) Once the need is identified, enter the requisition. Amounts may be estimated. If the vendor will perform essentially the same service on multiple dates, only one requisition is to be entered with separate lines for each date. 4i) If the contract is a "Major Consultant Contract", the department must contact the Vice President for Business AtTah,General Counsels Office for appropriate action. P22 £ Select the provider and negotiate a contract, either directly or through Purchasing. All applicable rules associated with the amounts specified in Selection of A Provider' must be followed. 6S) ImmpitintPl ,..:„:.:,. / -'t uammouuunmt nannrai ata\tnct(r;t,\j anrnc e.smtia.bkl,is ih, edi, ent♦ er a ™1>U" ° alluad>" ontcicd per instructions in Step 2. If the vendor will r?!l'm cj"c 1!inl y lhn lulnic ^"'^ "" '"trftipk date:;, only one requisition L t entered w.th .ipnrnte linci fui tucli JuMgrato/b ^7 reimbursement only do not require execution of a formal contract. 76) Agreements including a stipend only or stipend plus expense reimbursement require a formal contract to be reviewed by General Counsel and signed by the President. The department may draw up a contract using samples provided^ General Counsel (www.sfasu.edufrencnuns.Uhn^o ue made in the FRS system. Payment will be made i normal Accounts Payable procedures. To insure inclusion in a particular *ys check run, the department should have payment information to Accounts Payable by the previous Friday 11) The consultant s report, if applicable, must be on file in Accounts Payable bejore payment will be made.. P23 Source of Authority: Texas Government Code Title 10, Subtitle F, Section 2254- Texas Government Code Title 10, Subtitle F, Section 2252 901 • Texas Government Code Title 6, Section 669.003C*wm\ Appropriation', Act- Vice President for Business Affairs Cross Reference: None Contact for Revision: Director of Purchasing and Inventory Forms: Sample forms/clauses available on General Counsel's web page «ttf^www.sfasu.edu/gencounsel/howtos2.htm P24 Parking and Traffic Regulations Index D_24 Original Implementation: September 1, 1961 Last Revision: July 25, 2002Apn7 22, 2003 General Information 1. These regulations are approved by the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University. 2. The University Police Department has the responsibility and the legal authority for the enforcement of the traffic and parking regulations listed in this booklet. 3. The University considers the use of a vehicle on campus a convenience and is not obligated to furnish unlimited parking space to accommodate all vehicles. The University will, however, attempt to provide a reasonable number of parking spaces in keeping with available resources. 4. Every person operating a motor vehicle on University property is held responsible for obeying all University traffic and parking regulations as well as all city and state parking and traffic regulations. AH vehicles operated on the University property must display a valid parking permit 24 hours a day 365 days a year. 5. The term "University property" is interpreted to include all properties under the control and jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University. 6. The term "visitor" is interpreted to mean an individual with no official connections with Stephen F. Austin State University as either a student, faculty, or staff member, or employee of private contractors assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University. 7. Visitor parking is set aside for special interest areas of the University. These spaces may not be utilized by University personnel, students, or employees of private contractors assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University. These spaces are reserved for bonafide visitors to the University. Visitors should obtain a visitor parking permit from the University Police Department or Information Booth on Vista Drive. Visitors are required to show a valid Driver s License to obtain a visitors permit. 8. Handicapped parking is provided in all parking lots on campus. These spaces are reserved 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week for the holders of P25 handicapped parking permits. A current SFA parking permit is also required. 9. The University Police Department offers escort service upon request between dusk and dawn to individuals requiring transportation to and from residence halls, academic buildings, and/or vehicles. To receive an escort, request in person at the University Police Department, or by telephone at 468-2608. The University Police Department also provides escort 24 hours a day to local hospitals for emergencies where an ambulance with immediate medical care is not needed. For further information on the escort service, call the University Police Department at 468-2608. 10. If a vehicle becomes temporarily disabled and cannot be parked in its assigned area, it must be reported to the University Police Department. The fact that the vehicle is temporarily disabled will be recorded and an officer will either render assistance or authorize temporary parking. Temporary parking will only be authorized for 24 hours or less. If parking for a longer period is necessary it must be renewed at 24 hour intervals. Temporary parking will not be authorized in areas that are not parking spaces (tow away or no parking zones, etc.) or in Handicap Parking. 11. A permit may not be purchased for display on a disabled vehicle. For these purposes, a disabled vehicle is a vehicle that has been disabled for more than three weeks. 12. Services such as jump starts and unlocking vehicles are offered by the University Police Department as time permits. The University Police Department does not change flats, push cars or perform any major automotive service. Vehicle Registration 1. All faculty, staff, students (full or part-time), or employees of private contractors or other government agencies assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University, who operate a vehicle on University property, regularly or occasionally, are REQUIRED to obtain a parking permit. Vehicles may be registered at the University Police Department 24 hours a day. 2. The registration of all vehicles parked on campus is required, but registration in itself is no guarantee of a parking space near the place where one works, resides or attends classes. The responsibility of finding a LEGAL parking space rests with the vehicle operator and lack of space is not a valid excuse for violations of any parking regulations. 3. A permit must be obtained for each academic year or portion thereof. P26 4. Permits for the current academic year may be obtained at any time during the academic year. Persons may obtain permits for the next academic year beginning August 1 for faculty, staff, and employees of private contractors assigned to campus and August 20 for students. 5. A permit must be displayed on the vehicle no later than the first University business day that the vehicle is brought on campus. 6. The permit must be displayed as designated by the University Police Department. Only the permit for the current academic year should be displayed. 7. Vehicles owned by students may not normally be registered in the name of a faculty or staff member. 8. Faculty, staff, or employees of private contractors or other government agencies assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University changing permit status or students changing permit status or vehicles must obtain a new permit no later than the first University business day after the change takes place. If an identifying portion of the original permit is presented at the time of replacement, replacement permits will be issued for $5.00 each. Otherwise the regular fee will be charged. A vehicle should not be sold with the parking permit still displayed. 9. Should a parking permit become mutilated or obliterated in any way, a new permit must be obtained from the University Police Department. When the remnants of the old permit are presented, a replacement will be issued for S5.00. 10. The permit holder is held responsible for all violations. A citation is not excused on the plea that another person was driving the vehicle. 11. Fees for vehicle registration: a. Faculty, Staff, or Employees of Private Contractors or Other Government Agencies Salary Salary under $20,000 $20,000 or more (1) Full Year First Vehicle $35.00 $45.00 Second Vehicle 25.00 30.00 (2) After Jan. 1 First Vehicle 25.00 30.00 Second Vehicle 15.00 25.00 (3) Summer 10.00 15.00 P27 b. Campus Resident Parking c. d. First Vehicle $30.00 Second Vehicle 20.00 First Vehicle 20.00 Second Vehicle 15.00 10.00 $20.00 15.00 10.00 $20.00 15.00 10.00 e. Vendors (1) Full Year First Vehicle $0.00 Second Vehicle 50.00 (2) After Jan. 1 First Vehicle 0.00 Second Vehicle 25.00 (3) Summer First Vehicle 0.00 Second Vehicle 15.00 f. Occupied Recreational Vehicle (1) After Four Days Per Night $20.00 Required Display of Permit Registration is not complete until a current registration permit is properly displayed as follows: 1. Proper Display To be properly displayed, the permit must be permanently affixed in the position listed below for vehicle type. Taping or clipping the permit is not considered as permanent placement (except faculty/staff permit, visitor permit, and temporary permit). P28 a. Student permits must be displayed on front windshield within 2 inches of the State Registration sticker. b. Motorcycle and trailer permits must be displayed where they can be seen without difficulty. c. Faculty and staff, temporary, vendor and visitor permits shall be displayed from the rear view mirror in a manner to be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle. If vehicle does not have a rear view mirror, the permit shall be placed face up on the driver s side of dash, but not obstructing view of the vehicle identification number. Faculty and staff permits may be displayed on any vehicle to be used by the permit holder. 2. Permit Not Transferable A permit is not transferable from the person to whom it is issued. A student permit is not transferable from the vehicle for which it is issued. Faculty, staff, vendor, or private contractor permits may be moved from one vehicle to another and can be displayed on any vehicle used by the permit holder. Resale of parking permits is prohibited and will be considered as a false or fictitious permit. Types of Permits 1. Permanent Permits: a. Faculty, Staff, or Private Contractor These permits are issued to employees (non-student) of the University, to employees (non-student) of private contractors or other government agencies assigned to the campus, or as authorized by the Chief of Police. These permits designate a particular lot assignment. Holders of this type of permit may use available faculty and staff spaces outside their assigned lots to conduct University business on a temporary basis. These permits must be returned to the University Police Department if employment on campus ceases. b. Campus Resident Parking These permits are issued to students who live in on-campus housing only. Holders of these permits may park in any area designated as "Campus Resident" parking or "All Permit" parking. A valid student ID and proof of liability insurance on the vehicle being registered is required. c. Commuters (Students not Living in University Housing) These permits are issued to students not living in University housing or faculty, staff or students who wish to park in areas designated as "All P29 Permit" parking areas. Holders of these permits may park in areas designated as "All Permit" area parking. A valid student ID and proof of liability insurance on the vehicle being registered is required. d. Motorcycle These permits are issued to faculty, staff, students, or employees of private contractors assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University. Holders of these permits may park in areas designated as motorcycle parking. A valid student ID and proof of liability insurance on the vehicle being registered is required. e. Trailer These permits are issued to faculty, staff, students, or employees of private contractors assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University who need to park trailers on campus. Trailers may not exceed 21 feet in length. Holders of these permits may park the trailer in any legal parking space in which the permit holder's vehicle is assigned. f. Vendor These permits are issued to vendors to the University community upon approval of the Chief of Police or his designated representative. g. Occupied Recreational Vehicles The owner or operator of any recreational vehicle parked and occupied ( used as place of lodging either permanent or temporary while on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University) must register that vehicle with the University Police Department as a recreational vehicle. A permit will be issued for the vehicle. There is no fee for the use of a recreational vehicle on campus for up to four nights per semester. Beginning on the fifth night per semester a recreational vehicle is occupied , a fee of $20 per night will be due and will be due for each subsequent night that the vehicle is occupied. Permits may be obtained and fees paid at the University Police Department. Permits must be obtained and fees must be paid in advance of each nights stay. The valid permit must be displayed in the front window of the vehicle or the front window of the tow vehicle near the vehicle inspection sticker. The fee is for parking only. No facilities are provided. A recreational vehicle owned by a student living on campus may be registered as a regular vehicle , but may not be occupied as a recreational vehicle on campus unless it is also registered as a recreational vehicle. If this vehicle is occupied, the recreational vehicle fees are due in accordance with this policy in addition to the regular parking permit fee. P30 2. Handicapped Permits: a. Handicapped Permits and Temporary Handicapped Permits are issued by the County Tax Assessor-Collector of any Texas County. b. Only vehicles displaying a Handicapped Permit or Temporary Handicapped Permit may park in "Reserved for Handicapped" parking spaces or any other area designed for disabled persons such as an access ramp or curb cut. These vehicles must also display a valid Stephen F. Austin State University parking permit. c. A vehicle displaying a valid SFA parking permit and a valid handicapped permit may park in any non-reserved parking space on campus. Reserved parking places are reserved 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week for service vehicles , residence hall directors, and loading zones. d. Permits assigned to vehicles displaying appropriate Disabled Parking Placards will be issued in compliance with Texas Transportation Code: section 0681.0006 Parking Privileges: Persons with Disabilities and section 0681.0008 Parking Privileges: Veterans with Disabilities. 3. Temporary Permits: a. Substitute Vehicle If a vehicle other than the vehicle registered with the University must be parked on campus, a temporary permit must be obtained at the University Police Department no later than the first University business day after the vehicle is brought on campus. These permits are free of charge to holders of regular parking permits. When a vehicle (with a valid permit) is sold and the permit is not removed, a temporary parking permit can be issued for two (2) weeks and renewed for an additional two (2) weeks for the substitute vehicle. This will give the owner time to retrieve the parking permit. If unable to get the old permit during this time, a new permit must be purchased. A valid student ID and current proof of liability insurance on the vehicle being registered is required. b. Short Term Vehicle Operators not having a vehicle registered with the University who need to operate a vehicle on campus for a short period of time may purchase a temporary permit for $2.00 per week. This permit must be obtained at the University Police Department no later than the first University business day after the vehicle is brought on campus. A valid student ID P31 and current proof of liability insurance on the vehicle being registered is required. c. Loading and Unloading Permit A temporary permit may be obtained at no charge for loading or unloading heavy equipment, supplies, bulky class projects, etc., in an area other than the area designated on one's regular valid permit. Vehicle must be parked in a legal parking space in the assigned lot for loading/unloading. These permits may be obtained at the University Police Department. d. Temporarily Sick or Injured Permit A temporary permit may be obtained by a person who is temporarily disabled ,due to illness or injury, to park in areas other than the area designated on l^er regular valid permit. An application for this permit must be accompanied by a doctor's statement. Parking assignments will be made in keeping with available resources. Parking Regulations 1. The University reserves the right to enforce parking and traffic regulations: a. through the issuance of citations and the collection of fees for offenses. b. through the impoundment of vehicles in place or removal by towing of vehicles interfering with the movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic or involved in specified parking offenses. c. by the suspension or revocation of permits for repeated offenses. d. by barring re-admission of any student for non-payment of outstanding fees. e. by withholding a student's official transcript and diploma. f. by other such methods as are commonly employed by city or state police in the control of traffic. 2. Parking areas are designated by metal signs. These signs indicate the type of permit holder for which the area is reserved. Certain lots are reserved for permit holders assigned to that lot only. 3. Parking areas are generally reserved for the type of permit holder indicated by signs from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except as otherwise P32 indicated. Parking lots 8 (North of Education Building) and 15 (Early Childhood Lab/Outdoor Pool) are reserved Monday through Friday until 8:00 p.m. A portion of Lot 47, (Commuter Lot) as identified by metal signs, is reserved for Band Practice on Tuesday and Wednesday after 3:30 P.M. Vehicles will be towed, at owner s expense, from this area during this designated time. a. A valid parking permit is required for parking at the Health Clinic. b. Pecan Park (Lot 54): All spaces facing the pavilion are reserved for Park Patrons ONLY. 4. Unpaid charges for parking offenses are recorded in the name of the person who has registered the vehicle with the University Police Department or in the name of the person in whose name the vehicle is registered with some official state motor vehicle registration department or agency. NOTE: If a student has the same family name and/or home address as the registered owner, then the unpaid charges on non-permitted vehicles will be recorded in the student's name. Parking permits and parking fines not paid will be subject to collection. Any charges associated with collection will be your responsibility. 5. A temporarily sick or injured person with a temporary "Special" permit may park only in those areas specified on the permit by the University Police Department. Vehicle must have a valid permanent parking permit. 6. Several parking spaces, regardless of the area in which they are located, are reserved 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week for service vehicles, Residence Hall Directors, Handicapped or as loading zones. This also includes UPD Business, Police Vehicles ONLY and VIP Parking at Hall 20 spaces. 7. Several parking spaces too small for conventional vehicles have been designated for motorcycles by curb markings. Spaces so marked are for two-wheeled motor vehicles only. 8. Certain parking spaces have been designated as "20 minute" parking spaces. These spaces are so designated to provide short-term parking for business access to the Stephen F. Austin State University Post Office, University Center offices and other designated areas. Overpaying in these spaces is prohibited. Citations may be issued for each 21 minute segment of overparking. STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND PRIVATE CONTRACTORS MUST HAVE A VALID SFA PERMIT DISPLAYED WHILE PARKED IN 20 MINUTE PARKING. 9. All vehicles, except motorcycles, must park head-in and within a defined space in lots and streets having angle or head-in parking. P33 10. Vehicles are prohibited at all times from parking in reserved spaces without a proper permit, no parking zones, tow-away zones, fire lanes, crosswalks, loading zones or service driveways, on lawns, curbs or sidewalks, barricaded areas or in any manner which obstructs the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 11. Students, faculty, staff and employees of private contractors or other government agencies assigned to Stephen F. Austin State University are expected to be familiar with and abide by these regulations at all times. The fact that a certain citation is not issued when a vehicle is illegally parked does not mean or imply that the regulation or law is no longer in effect. 12. The responsibility for obtaining knowledge of all laws and regulations in force rests with the motor vehicle operator. Violations and Enforcement of Parking Regulations 1. General Violations: a. Parking a vehicle displaying a valid permit, but in violation of lot or area assignment. Fee: $15.00 Above parking control will apply from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Reserved lots are reserved until times indicated by signage. b. Parking backward in a parking space. Fee: $15.00 c. Failing to properly display a valid parking permit. Fee: $25.00 and purchasing appropriate permit for vehicle if registered to an owner or operator who is a faculty, staff, student, or employee of a private contractor assigned to campus. d. Failing to park properly within the lines of a parking space. Fee: $15.00 Above parking controls will apply 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. e. Parking in a space designated "20 minute parking" for more than 20 minutes with a valid permit. Fee: $15.00 P34 Above parking control will apply from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. f. Display permit assigned to another vehicle. Fee: $15.00 Above parking control will apply 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. g. Display two or more valid permanent permits. Fee: $15.00 Above parking controls will apply 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. 2. Flagrant Violations: a. Parking in a reserved space without displaying a proper permit. Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. b. Parking a vehicle in a no parking zone. Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. c. Parking in any manner which obstructs vehicular traffic. Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. d. Parking in any manner which obstructs a crosswalk. Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. e. Parking in a fire lane. Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. f. Parking in a tow away zone. Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. g. Parking in a loading zone or service driveway. Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. h. Parking on any lawn, curb, sidewalk or other area not set aside for parking. Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. i. Parking on campus while parking privileges are suspended. Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. P35 j. Moving any barricade or parking within any barricaded area. Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. k. Using a forged, altered, false, of fictitious or stolen permit. Fee: $50.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. 1. Falsifying or altering vehicle registration information. Fee: $50.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. m. Parking in a "Reserved for Handicapped" parking space or any other area designed for disabled persons such as an access ramp or curb cut without displaying a proper permit or any other area designed for disabled persons such as an access ramp or curb cut. Fee: $50.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. n. Parking in violation of the directions of a Traffic Control Officer. Fee: $25.00 plus tow fee if vehicle is removed by tow away. Above parking controls will apply 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. 3. Citations for Parking Violations: a. Citations will be issued to vehicles for violation of parking regulations. b. Fees for parking violations may be paid in person at the University Business Office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or mailed to: Stephen F. Austin State University Business Office P. O. Box 130 53 SFASU Station Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-3053. 4. Impoundment in Place a. A vehicle may be impounded in place if: (1) it is parked anywhere on campus without displaying a current permit and has 3 or more unresolved citations; or (2) the owner or operator violates the terms of a conditional release; or (3) it is parked illegally in a handicap space without displaying a proper permit; or P36 (4) the owner or operator illegally uses a handicap permit to obtain parking privileges; or (5) it is parked in any space without a permit for that area. b. A vehicle impounded in place shall be released if: (1) the owner or operator pays for all outstanding citations on the vehicle plus a fee of $25.00 and purchases a valid permit. (2) the University Chief of Police authorizes the release of the vehicle. 5. Tow A way: a. A vehicle impounded in place may be towed away if: (1) disposition of all citations for the vehicle is not made within three (3) days of the impoundment; (2) the owner or operator removes or attempts to remove the impounding equipment attached to the vehicle. b. A vehicle may be towed away if the owner or operator: (1) parks in any manner which obstructs vehicular traffic; (2) parks in any manner which obstructs a crosswalk; (3) parks in a loading zone or service drive way; (4) parks in a no parking zone; (5) parks in a fire lane; (6) parks in a tow away zone; (7) parks on campus while parking privileges are suspended; (8) moves any barricade or parks in any barricaded area; (9) parks in a reserved space without displaying a proper permit; (10) parks in a Reserved for Handicapped space without displaying a proper permit or any other area designed for disabled persons such as an access ramp or curb cut; (11) violates the terms of a conditional release; (12) parks in violation of the directions of a Traffic Control Officer; (13) parks in any space without a permit for that area. c. A vehicle that has been removed by tow away shall be released if: (1) the owner or operator of the vehicle pays the fees for all outstanding citations on the vehicle plus a commercial wrecker service fee of (to be determined by competitive bid and posted at the University Police Department) and storage charges of (to be P37 determined by competitive bid and posted at the University Police Department); or (2) the University Chief of Police authorizes the release of the vehicle. d. When the removal of a vehicle has been authorized and the owner or operator of the vehicle appears at the vehicle after the wrecker has arrived and the wrecker driver has made a hook-up or signed the tow order for custody of the vehicle, the vehicle shall not be towed away if the owner or operator: (1) pays the wrecker driver a fee of $25.00 in lieu of towing; and (2) agrees to move the vehicle. (3) agrees to pay outstanding fees. e. When the removal of a vehicle has been authorized and the owner or operator appears at the vehicle before the arrival of the wrecker, the vehicle shall not be towed away if the owner or operator: (1) agrees to move the vehicle. (2) agrees to pay outstanding fees. f. No vehicle may be towed away without the express approval of the University Chief of Police or his designated representative. g. Fees for tow away will be included on their SFA bill if a student, faculty or staff. Others may pay at the University Police Department Permits/Citations Office between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or the Police Dispatch Office after 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday. 6. Suspension of Parking Privileges: a. Parking and Traffic Regulations and Information are rules adopted by the Board of Regents under the authority of the Texas Education Code. All vehicles operated on the properties of the University are required by law to comply with University Parking and Traffic Regulations and Information. Notices of parking violations may constitute a suspension of parking privileges and any fee assessed is for reinstatement of parking privileges for operators of vehicles registered with the University. P38 All violations involving registration of vehicles operated on the properties of the University are violations of the law and University Parking and Traffic Regulations and Information. Disposition of these citations at the University is a privilege extended by the University which may be withdrawn at the University's option. Violation of University Parking and Traffic Regulations is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $200. Any parking violation may be filed in a Justice or Municipal court as a violation of University Parking and Traffic Regulations. b. Violation of suspension of parking privileges shall result in removal of the vehicle by tow away. 7. Appeal of Citation, Impoundment, and Tow Away: If a person receives a citation and believes it is unwarranted, he/she may enter a plea of not guilty at the University Police Department. All pleas must be entered at the University Police Department within seven (7) class days of the date of the citation. Appeal forms and other information may be obtained at the University Police Department. Student citations shall be appealed through the Student Supreme Court. All decisions of this body are final. Faculty and staff citations shall be appealed through the Faculty/Staff Traffic Appeals Board. Bicycle Registration and Regulations 1. Registration: a. The University does not require the registration of bicycles, however owners are encouraged to have bicycles marked for identification purposes at the University Police Department. (1) The University Police Department will record bicycle serial number and description and issue a bicycle permit for a $5.00 charge; or (2) The University Police Department will record bicycle serial number and description and make available an engraving tool to mark bicycles for identification. There is no charge for this service. 2. Regulations: P39 a. Every person operating a bicycle on University property must give the right-of-way to pedestrians at all times, keep to the right of the roadway and obey all traffic signals. b. Bicycles may not be parked on sidewalks or in University buildings at any time. Bicycles are to be parked in bicycle racks. Bicycles may not be left on porches or walkways and may not be chained to trees, light poles, shrubs, art objects, handrails or stairways. c. Bicycles parked in violation may be impounded and removed to the University Police Department and a $5.00 fee charged for its release. Traffic Regulations 1. Speed Limits: The speed limit within the campus area is 20 MPH unless otherwise posted, except the speed limit for all parking lots is 10 MPH. 2. Moving Violations: All vehicles driven on Stephen F. Austin State University property are subject to all University traffic regulations, State of Texas Motor Vehicle Codes and City of Nacogdoches, Motor Vehicle Laws. Moving violations may be issued on a City of Nacogdoches Traffic Citation or filed in the office of the appropriate Justice of the Peace. 3. Right-of-Way: Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all marked crosswalks. Motor vehicle operators must yield the right-of-way to pedestrian traffic in marked crosswalks. University Police The Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University is authorized to employ campus police personnel. Such officers are commissioned as Texas peace officers and are vested with all powers, privileges and immunities of peace officers in the performance of their duties. As Texas peace officers, Stephen F. Austin State University Police Officers have county wide jurisdiction in all counties in which the University owns property. All persons on University property are required to identify themselves to such officers when requested. Failure to produce identification upon request of an officer may result in arrest and appearance before a magistrate. P40 The University Police shall be vested with the authority to refuse to allow persons having no legitimate business to enter upon any property under the control and jurisdiction of Stephen F. Austin State University and to eject any unauthorized persons from said property upon their refusal to leave peaceably upon request. The University Police are authorized to enforce the Texas Motor Vehicle Code, the Texas Penal Code, the applicable Ordinances of the City of Nacogdoches, the parking and traffic regulations of the University and all other laws. All accidents, thefts, and other offenses that occur on University property or anywhere within the campus area should be reported to the University Police immediately. Accident reports should be made prior to moving vehicles. One-vehicle accidents should also be reported. Always keep your vehicle locked. Source of Authority: Texas Education Code, sec. 51.201 et seq.: Board of Regents; President; Vice President for University Affairs Cross Reference: Parking and Traffic Regulations and Information Contact for Revision: Chief of University Police Forms: None P41 Employment of Persons with Criminal History E-19 Original Implementation: August 1, 1983 Last Revision: April 3(l2Q0\ApriI 22, 2003 No person who has been convicted within the previous ten years of an offonsoa felony or is currently on probation for a felony or convicted of a misdemeanor of moral turpitude that constitutes a felony, or is currently on probation for a felony, shali be employed at the University in a security sensitive position. Exceptions to this rule may be made on the basis of iwe-three factors: 1. the immediate past employment of the applicant or employee; or 2. the job relatedness of the crime, or 3. the time elapsed since the crime. All employees are required to disclose a felony or misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude whether prior to or during employment For purposes of this policy, moral turpitude shall include, but is not limited to dishonesty, giving of a false statement, fraud, and theft. Employees should disclose the conviction to their Department Head who shall inform the Director of Human Resources. This rule is designed to assure the safety and security of the students, faculty, and staff and property at the University. For purposes of this rule, the term "offense that constitutes a felony" shall have the same meaning as the term is used in the Texas Penal Code or any United States codes. This rule becomes effective and shall apply to all persons applying for, or granted, employment with the University on or after August 1, 1983. Source of Authority: Board of Regents Cross Reference: NemSecurity Sensitive Policy E-44 Contact for Revision: President Forms: None P42 Building Security/Special Events F-5 Original Implementation: Unpublished Last Revision: April 18, 2000Apii/ 22, 2003 !t is the responsibility of the University Police Department to open University buildings at 6:00 i.m. Monday through Friday and to secure all buildings after the end of the business day. It is the responsibility of all departments to contact the University Police Department when a ipecial event will be held in a University building after normal business hours. Buildings will be eft open and secured by University police officers at the appropriate time. At designated hours luring each night shift police officers check all buildings. Jource of Authority: Vice President for University Affairs >oss Reference: None Contact for Revision: Chief of University Police 'orms: None P43 Stone Fort Museum Collections F-25 Original Implementation: April, 1982 Last Revision: August \.2Q00April 22, 2003 The Stone Fort Museum selectively collects artifacts which the Museum's Curator determines are useful in interpreting the prehistory and history of East Texas wifek emphasis on the periods prior to \900.prior to 1900 with special emphasis on the Spanish and Mexican periods beginning in 1690 with the establishment of the Spanish Mission Tejas and ending with the overthrow of the Mexican government in 1836 by Texas revolutionists. Permanent Acquisition Policies 1. The Museum may add objects to the collection by means of gifts, bequests, purchases, exchanges or any other transactions by which title to the objects passes to the Museum. Criterions for acceptance to the permanent collection are the following: a. Consistency with the museum 's focus b. A clear title available from the source of acquisition c. Adequacy of documentation d. Acceptable condition e. Ability of the museum to care properly for and use the acquisition f Research potential g. Educational, interpretive, and exhibit potential h. Intrinsic value possessing associations with important events or individuals, age, or typicality 2. Donations of artifacts which that meet the Museum's collecting purposes are sought and encouraged. Donors Potential donors must have present evidence q/*clear, legal title to any gift, and must complete a "Gift AgreementM/0>™ for each donation. Items of questionable provenance or obtained through illicit trade shall not be acquired. 4-.3 In accepting all collections, regardless of the mode of acquisition, the Museum seeks to acquire, in addition to property rights, any copyright, patent, and trademark that may legally restrict the Museum fsfull use of the acquisition. 4. All donations are tax deductible; however, the Museum assumes no responsibility for evaluating donations. 25. All donations become state property and therefore, must be outright and unconditional gifts to be used at the discretion of the Museum under state laws regulating the use of state property. a. The Museum must accept each gift without any condition that it be kept intact, that it be exhibited, either temporarily or permanently, or that the Museum keep the gift permanently. P44 b. The Museum reserves the right to restore, reconstruct, refurbish or repair any part of any gift. *6. Generally, t7he Museum does not accept any gift it cannot use, but will assist prospective donors in finding some other museum which might like to havcan appropriate home for the object. 47. In the event that a gift is tendered but not accepted by the Museum, it must be removed from the Stone Fort Museum within thirty days of notification. All items not removed by this deadline shall automatically become the property of the Museum and shall be subject to disposal. #• All gifts must be reported to the office of the Vice President for University Advancement by completing a ''Report of Gifts Received" form. (See Gift policy.) Incoming Loan Policies $1. Because of the expense involved in housing, handling, maintaining, insuring and exhibiting collections, loans cannot ordinarily be accepted//?*? Museum does not accept artifacts on loan for extended periods. . Occasionally, Temporary loans are considered for special exhibits or programming, but only for assigned time periods of time. An "Incoming Loan Agreement" form must be completed prior to the loan of objects. 2. All material loaned to the Museum will be treated with care and will be subject to collections care procedures governing permanent collections. Bt3. All loan items must be removed from the Stone Fort Museum on the date stated on the "Incoming Loan Agreement" form, which is to bo completed prior to the loan. All items not removed by thirty days from this deadline shall automatically become the property of the Stone Fort Museum and shall be subject to museum policies. Effective September 1, 1987\ Texas Sentate Bill 952 amends the Texas Property Code by adding Title 6A, Chapter 80. This bill establishes the ownership for loaned cultural property that has been abandoned by the lender, establishes uniform procedures for the termination of loans of property to museums, allows museums to conserve loaned property under certain conditions, and limits actions to recover loaned property. Property on loan to a museum for 15 years or more and to which no person has made claim according to the records of the museum, is considered to be abandoned and becomes the property of the museum if the museum has given the lender notification and unless there is an unexpired loan agreement to the contrary. b. Any property on loan to a museum for 15 years or more and to which no person has made claim according to the records of the museum, is considered to be abandoned and becomes the property of the museum if the museum has given the lender notification and unless there is an unexpired loan agreement to the contrary. P45 6. All gifts must be reported to the office of the Vice President for University Advancement by completing a "Report of Gifts Received" form. (Sec Gift policy.) Outgoing Loan Policies 1. The Museum loans collection material solely for educational or research purposes. Borrowed items remain the property of the Museum and may not be claimed, mortgaged, loaned, assigned, used as collateral, or otherwise encumbered by the borrower. The borrower must complete an nOutgoing Loan Agreement91 form. 2. The borrower is prohibited from photographing or digitally recording objects on loan without written consent of the Stone Fort Museum, and any prints or digital recordings of the loaned material may not be published for any purposes beyond educational use without written consent of the Stone Fort Museum. 3. Any and all use of the loan material will be credited to the Stone Fort Museum, Stephen F. Austin State University. 4. The borrower will exercise all reasonable precautions to protect the loan from damage, loss, destruction, or alteration. The borrower may not glue, pin, punch, drill, tape, nail, tack, or otherwise violate the integrity of the loan, nor may the borrower clean, repair, retouch, or otherwise alter the loan. 5. In the event of damage, loss, alteration, or any other change in the condition of the loan, the borrower must immediately notify the Stone Fort Museum in writing. Damage or loss in shipment must also be reported to the Museum immediately. Source Of Authority: Texas Property Code, sec. 80.001 et seq.; President; Vice President for Academic Affairs Cross Reference: None Contact For Revision: Curator of the Stone Fort Museum Forms: Gift Agreement, Incoming Loan Agreement, Outgoing Loan Agreement (fee& available in the Stone Fort Museum), Report of Gifts Received (available in University Advancement) P46 INCOMING LOAN AGREEMENT - page of In accordance with the conditions printed below and on the reverse, the following objects are borrowed by the Stone Fort Museum from the institution/individual listed below for the following purpose: tutl0n name of contact address Purpose of Loan: Loan Period: Transportation: Insurance (see conditions on reverse): _to be carried by the Stone Fort Museum, Stephen F. Austin State University to be carried by Lender insurance waived Credit line shall read: Special Instructions (packing, shipping, handling, etc.): ~~" Description of Obiect(s) Insurance Value ~~ ~ " _check if artifact list continued on Addendum I have read and agree to the conditions and certify that I have full authority to enter into this agreement: signature for Stone Fort Museum ~ signature for Lending Institution/Lender e title or source of authority P47 INCOMING LOAN AGREEMENT - page __ of Artifact List Addendum Lender's name or institution: P48 CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE LOAN OF OBJECTS TO THE STONE FORT MUSEUM Care and Preservation 1. The Stone Fort Museum will provide borrowed objects the same care as it does to comparable propertv of its own. ^ 7